iss059e054463 (5/7/2019) --- Photo documentation of Micro Alagae Culture Bags 1,2,3 and 4 in Node 2 aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Microalgae Biosynthesis in Microgravity (MicroAlgae) studies the effects of microgravity on Haematococcus pluvialis, an algae capable of producing a powerful antioxidant, astaxanthin. It could provide a readily available dietary supplement to promote astronaut health on long-duration space exploration missions.
Photographer Nick Hague
Date May 7, 2019