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Life in spaceThe scope of space life sciences and current research on the physiology of man in space are reviewed by examining Spacelab SLS-1. Milestones of space life sciences are discussed, with emphasis on the Skylab facility, the Space Shuttle program, and the Soviet Mir space station. Attention is given to the topic of the origins of life as it relates to space life sciences. The discovery of amino acids in meteorites and the question of whether the earth was seeded with life from space are discussed. A brief overview of efforts in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence is presented. Consideration is also given to the effects of gravity on cells, the effects of radiation, plant biology, CELSS, and the effects of gravity on humans.
Document ID
19920055159
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
West, John B.
(California, University La Jolla, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: Journal of Applied Physiology
Volume: 72
Issue: 5 Ma
ISSN: 8750-7587
Subject Category
Life Sciences (General)
Accession Number
92A37783
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG2-616
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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