Resistance of bacterial endospores to outer space for planetary protection purposes--experiment PROTECT of the EXPOSE-E mission

Spore-forming bacteria are of particular concern in the context of planetary protection because their tough endospores may withstand certain sterilization procedures as well as the harsh environments of outer space or planetary surfaces. To test their hardiness on a hypothetical mission to Mars, spo...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Astrobiology 2012-05, Vol.12 (5), p.445-456
Hauptverfasser:	Horneck, Gerda, Moeller, Ralf, Cadet, Jean, Douki, Thierry, Mancinelli, Rocco L, Nicholson, Wayne L, Panitz, Corinna, Rabbow, Elke, Rettberg, Petra, Spry, Andrew, Stackebrandt, Erko, Vaishampayan, Parag, Venkateswaran, Kasthuri J
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Analytical chemistry Bacillus subtilis - radiation effects Chemical Sciences Extraterrestrial Environment Life Sciences Mars Space Flight Spacecraft Spores, Bacterial - radiation effects Temperature Toxicology Ultraviolet Rays
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