ARCHI-SKIN biofilm samples are traveling to space.
As part of the Mission Possible mission, carried out by SpaceX with the Transporter-14 launch, the MayaSat-1 satellite was sent into orbit from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA.
On board is a capsule containing a variety of biological samples that will orbit the Earth — and then return for further research. Among them is the ARCHI-SKIN fungal biofilm, developed at the InnoRenew CoE institute, with participation from researchers at the University of Primorska. The experiment aims to study the effects of space conditions on engineered living materials (ELM).
This type of experiment investigates how space conditions affect engineered living materials (ELM). The purpose of the research is to understand how space environments influence the biological structure and functionality of biofilms, which could be used in the future to develop sustainable materials suitable for habitation in extreme environments.
For more information about the project, visit the official website: www.archiskinproject.eu
