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Microbial reference missions and open science to accelerate Space Biology investigations

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Microbial reference missions and open science to accelerate Space Biology investigations

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Understanding and leveraging microorganisms is critical to safe and sustainable human space exploration. Host-microbe interactions are central to crew health and space horticulture [1]–[3]. The microbiome of the built environment can affect the function of the spacecraft and can serve as a selective environment that allows for persistence of known human pathogens [4]. Microorganisms can be engineered to produce nutrients and contribute to hybrid life support systems [5], and for in situ resource utilization [6] necessary for long duration space travel.

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