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Mars crews could be at risk from onboard microbes

04-Oct-2017

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Mars500 project simulated a 17 month mission to Mars in a 180sq metre capsule.

Parts of the capsule were rife with microbial life.

Microbial diversity fell over time - could become a problem if only pathogens left.

Space environment could leave humans more susceptible to infection.

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European Space Agency

An organisation dedicated to the exploration of space peacefully

Microbiome

Journal dedicated to research on the impact of the microbiome.

Petra Schwendner

Post-Doctoral Research Assistant at Space Life Sciences Lab / University of Florida

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Space Colonization