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Algal research in space: History, current status and future prospects

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: The aim of this article is to give a brief review of the history and current status of research experiments with cyanobacteria, algae and lichens concerning their adaptation in space or their potential use for the needs of astronauts. The future of algological space research is also being discussed with regard to creating self-sustainable stations and terraformation of Mars.

Author: Svetoslav Alexandrov

Institutions: Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetics

Language: English

Topic: Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life

Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2484332431

FWCI: 0.693

Cites: 29

Cited by: 12

Related to: 10