Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh Says India to Conduct First Biological Experiment on ISS – Amar Ujala Hindi News Live

Jitendra Singh said that these unique experiments will be done by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in collaboration with the Department of Biotechnology (DBT). The mission will have a member of the Indian astronaut group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla crew. The project is a joint initiative of ISRO, NASA and DBT. Its purpose is to analyze the development parameters and changes of various algae species in space compared to the Earth.

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Help will be helpful in identifying Shooty algae species

Jitendra Singh said that during the mission, the growth of three species of food microalgy, the impact of microgravity on genetic activity will also be studied. He said that the results of the mission will help identify the most suitable micro algae species for use in space.

• Micro algae provide many major benefits. It is necessary to maintain life in space. The life cycle of Shooty algae is very small. Some species develop within 26 hours, which makes rapid biomass production possible.

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Studies will also be held on the development of cyanobacteria like Spirulina and Sinococcus

The second experiment in the ISS will be done to find out how cynobacteria such as Spirulina and Sinococcus grow in microscopic gravity, especially when they are nourished with substances such as urea and nitrates. Singh said that the purpose of this experiment is to study the waste (eg urea) emanating from the human body in space and to study to make food and other essential things. Spirulina is considered a ‘superfood’ because it contains a lot of protein and vitamins.

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