Significant Achievements in Space Bioscience 1958-1964
Pioneering Discoveries in Space Bioscience ExplorationBy United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Length4h 51m
About this audiobook
"Significant Achievements in Space Bioscience 1958-1964" serves as a pivotal documentation of the groundbreaking experiments and discoveries that shaped our understanding of biological systems in the context of space exploration. This comprehensive study highlights how the early years of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) not only expanded our scientific horizons but also laid the groundwork for future biotechnological advancements. The text combines robust scientific analysis with a narrative that reflects the urgency and ambition of a nation propelled by the Space Race, presented in a scholarly style that balances technical precision with accessibility. The author, the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration, stands at the forefront of space science and exploration, having been instrumental in orchestrating research efforts during a transformative period in human history. The book captures the interagency collaborations, innovative methodologies, and the tireless dedication of scientists and astronauts that drove pioneering investigations into the effects of microgravity on biological organisms. The institutional perspective brings a wealth of knowledge and historical context, enriching our understanding of how these efforts have influenced contemporary bioscience. Readers interested in the intersection of biology, space science, and history will find this book to be an invaluable resource. By exploring the achievements documented in this work, one gains insight into the scientific challenges and triumphs of the era, while appreciating the foundational role these experiments played in shaping current space biology research. This book is an essential addition for scholars, historians, and anyone intrigued by the profound implications of life beyond Earth.
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GenreScience and Nature
Length4 hrs 51 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 18, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
27Algae
2Foreword
28Bacterial Culture
3chapter 1
29Continuous Culture of Hydrogenomonas Bacteria
4THE EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF CHEMICAL EVOLUTION
30Bacterial Composition and Nutrition
5Meteorites
31Application to Spacecraft System
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6Carbonaceous Meteorites
32Physiological Criteria in the Choice of Cabin Atmosphere
7CONCEPTS FOR DETECTION OF EXTRATERRESTRIAL LIFE
33Atelectasis and Pulmonary Edema
8SPACECRAFT STERILIZATION
34Oxygen Toxicity
9BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF WEIGHTLESSNESS AND ZERO GRAVITY
35Carbon Dioxide Tolerance
10Biological Effects of Heavy Ions and Mesons
36Inert-Gas Components
11Controlled Radiobiological Experiments in Space
37Bends
12SIMULATION OF PLANETARY (MARTIAN) ENVIRONMENTS
38Fire Hazard
13EXTREME AND LIMITING ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS OF LIFE
39Acceleration Effects on the Lungs and Pulmonary Circulation
14EFFECTS OF THE SPACE ENVIRONMENT ON BEHAVIOR
40General Studies of Biological Rhythmicity
15Early Work
41Effects of Weightlessness on the Cardiovascular System
16Recent Biochemical Studies
42Central Nervous System Functions in Weightlessness
17NEUROPHYSIOLOGY2
43DEPRESSED METABOLISM
18MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
44Water Requirements
19BIOINSTRUMENTATION
45Waste
20BALLOONS
46Metabolism
21ROCKETS AND SATELLITES
47Short-Range Technology
22LITTLE JOE FLIGHTS
48Long-Term Nutritional Problems
23MERCURY ANIMAL TEST FLIGHTS
49Synthetic Foods
24THE NASA BIOSATELLITE PROGRAM3
50Food Production in Space
25Photosynthetic System
51Transcription note
26Higher Plants
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