• DEEP DEY

The aim of this article is to give a brief review of the history and current status of research experiments with cyanobacteria, algae, and lichens concerning their adaptation in space or their potentials use for the needs of astronauts. Drawing on archival and published sources, I detail the history of the bioregenerative life- support system, a system in which simple organisms- most commonly algae-would inhabit the spacecraft and, through a series of interspecies symbioses, maintain cabin conditions and sustain astronaut life. The future of apological space research is also being discussed with regard to creating self-sustainable stations .

Cyanobacteria, algae and lichens.

"ALGAL RESEARCH IN SPACE", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 12, page no.157-159, December-2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1812823.pdf

"ALGAL RESEARCH IN SPACE", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 12, page no. pp157-159, December-2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1812823.pdf