Space Station life sciences guidelines for nonhuman experiment accommodationLife scientists will utilize one of four habitable modules which constitute the initial Space Station configuration. This module will be initially employed for studies related to nonhuman and human life sciences. At a later date, a new module, devoted entirely to nonhuman life sciences will be launched. This report presents a description of the characteristics of a Space Station laboratory facility from the standpoint of nonhuman research requirements. Attention is given to the science rationale for experiments which support applied medical research and basic gravitational biology, mission profiles and typical equipment and subsystem descriptions, issues associated with the accommodation of nonhuman life sciences on the Space Station, and conceptual designs for the initial operational capability configuration and later Space Station life-sciences research facilities.
Document ID
19860038815
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Arno, R. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Hilchey, J. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)