The Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will use food, feeding in space

New -Delhi, May 31 (IANS). Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Space Cruise, said on Saturday that Indian captain of Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Shukla will do special food and nutritional experiments on the International Space Station (ISS) as a member of the upcoming Ex-Achom Mission 4 (X-4). These experiments were developed in collaboration with participation and NASA between the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT). Their goal is to develop space nutrition and self -sufficient life support systems needed in the future for long -term space. Dr. Singh said the first ISS experiment will investigate the effects of micro -guruses and spaces radiation on edible microorganisms, which is a food source with high capacity. The study will focus on changes in transcripts, protrusions and metabolomas of different algae species in space compared to the major development parameters and earth conditions. With the presentation of an example of self -sufficient India, space biology experiments are performed on ISS using indigenous developed biotechnology sets under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT). These special sets, prepared for microscopic conditions, are designed and certified by Indian scientists to ensure accuracy and reliability in space -based research. Their deployment is a milestone in India’s ability to provide world -class scientific equipment for leading research and underline the country’s growing self -sufficiency in important technologies for space exploration and biotechnology. Dr. Singh said: “Micro-algae grow fast, produce high protein biomass, absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, making it ideal for durable space nutrition and life support systems.” The second experiment will investigate the growth and protective response of cyanobacteria – especially Spirulina and Cinecocos – under microscopic and nitrate -based media. In research, the capacity of spirulina’s high protein and vitamin content will be evaluated as ‘superfood’, human waste for cyanobacterial growth, such as the viability of the use of urea nitrogen sources will be assessed, and the effects of micro -sagwill on cellular metabolism and organic efficiency will be studied. This information, closed loops required for long-term spatial missions, is important for developing self-sustaining life support systems. The minister said: “These organisms may be the key to recycling carbon and nitrogen in spacecraft and future spaces.” Shukla is part of the first team of Indian astronauts trained for the human space flight, with group captain Prashant Balakrishnan Nair as his backup. The X-4 mission, run by Axiaom Space and launched by SpaceX Falcon 9, is a milestone for India’s first astronaut-scientific-guided space biology experiments on ISS. The X-4 mission is planned to be launched on June 8. Astronauts can remain in space for 14 days. -Ians bag/acade