MicroAlgae

iss059e059230 (5/8/2019) --- NASA Astronaut Nick Hague with the MicroAlgae Culture Bags in Node 2 abord 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.