Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
Two joint inflight biomedical experiments were conducted during the unique Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) spaceflight. One experiment evaluated rhythmicity of spore production of Streptomyces levoris. The other evaluated components of the infectious disease process by measuring alteration in: (1) the composition of the microbial population inhabiting USA and USSR crewmembers and spacecraft; (2) the ability of each crewmember's defense mechanism to resist infection; and (3) the ability of certain microorganisms to originate infections. These two experiments are described and the major results discussed.
Keywords:
LIFE SCIENCES (GENERAL)
Type:
IAF PAPER 76-031
,
International Astronautical Congress; Oct 10, 1976 - Oct 16, 1976; Anaheim, CA
Format:
text
Permalink