NASA is preparing to carry out the first long-term biological experiment in deep space, where it is scheduled to launch the “CubeSat”, which are missions each dedicated to carrying out a purpose in space.
One of these missions is the “BioSentinel” assigned to perform this experiment. Before it goes into space, the machine will carry microorganisms, in the form of yeast, to fill critical gaps in knowledge about health risks in space caused by space radiation.
The microorganisms that make up yeast contain cells with biological mechanisms similar to those of humans, and the experiment is done by leaving them in space for six to twelve months in an atmosphere of zero gravity.
After a catastrophic accident, “NASA” stopped walking in space for this reason
The microorganisms will be activated at different intervals, monitoring their vital signs, cell growth and metabolic activity after exposure to a high-radiation environment. After the results come out, scientists hope to learn more about how space radiation affects cells.
The “Artemis I” experiment is scheduled to launch on August 29, and NASA aims to make more use of these missions to prepare a complete program for Mars exploration.