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The first plants to fly on ShuttleThe methods and results are presented concerning experiments using the first plants to make a journey for scientific purposes in earth orbit on board Space Shuttles 2 and 3. These experiments were conducted in order to validate the culture system planned for use in a Spacelab-1 experiment involving the growth and kinetics of sunflower seedlings. The experimental flight package is described and the preparation steps taken prior to the flights are discussed. The conditions to which the plants were exposed during the flights are examined in detail, focusing on the temperature profile and the gravitational forces during reentry to landing.
Document ID
19830046560
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Brown, A. H.
(Pennsylvania Univ. Philadelphia, PA, United States)
Chapman, D. K.
(Pennsylvania, University Philadelphia, PA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1982
Subject Category
Life Sciences (General)
Accession Number
83A27778
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS9-15340
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGR-39-010-149
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGR-39-030-010
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS9-15531
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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