BIOKIS - 3DISS
The same bio-dosimeters developed for this experiment in orbit can be used in Earth
applications to develop more efficient radiation shielding.
BIOKIS - nDOSE
This research supports the study of neutron dosimetry concerning high-altitude flights; neutron
dosimetry concerning high-altitude countries (eg, Bolivia); and generally, it provides accurate
measurements of neutron dosimetry concerning medical physics and radiotherapy.
SPACE BENEFITS
BIOKIS - BioS-SPORE
These studies could be important when
assessing the importance of spaceflight
concerning generations of diversity and the
birth of new species. Assessing viability of
spores during spaceflight could be relevant to
assessing the possibility of transporting
terrestrial species to non-terrestrial
ecosystems.
BIOKIS - ArabidopS-ISS
This experiment elucidates the role of
cytoskeleton in gravisensing and the genes
involved in the ROS signaling chain. The
International Space Station (ISS) is the only facility
able to permit long-term microgravity conditions.
BIOKIS - HiDOSE
This experiment monitors primary cosmic radiation.
BIOKIS - PHOTO-EVOLUTION
For long-term space missions and permanence on space platforms such as the ISS, the isolation
of microorganisms with improved tolerance to ionizing radiation represents a fundamental
issue in order to be utilized as self-regenerating oxygen producing life supporting system. The
exploitation of green algae compared to higher plants allows researchers to optimize the space
utilization on ISS as a large algal biomass, which could be grown in relatively small-sized
photobioreactors (plastic tubes exposed to sunlight).
BIOKIS – TARDIKISS
Since the exposure to the space environment can induce rapid changes in living systems, this
study aims to define the countermeasures needed to protect sensitive organisms, including
humans, which are not naturally able to withstand extreme stresses under space conditions;
and for the study of future long-term explorations of the solar system.
Image of the BIOKon hardware. ASI image.