Surviving on Mars: test with LISA simulator

We present the results of experiments performed in the Padua simulators of planetary environments, named LISA, used to study the limits of bacterial life on the planet Mars. The survival of Bacillus strains for some hours in Martian environment is briefly discussed.

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Published in:Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union 2009-11, Vol.5 (H15), p.686-687
Main Authors: Galletta, Giuseppe, D'Alessandro, Maurizio, Bertoloni, G., Castellani, F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Astronomical research
Astronomy
Bacteria
Contributed Papers
Extraterrestrial life
Mars
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Summary:We present the results of experiments performed in the Padua simulators of planetary environments, named LISA, used to study the limits of bacterial life on the planet Mars. The survival of Bacillus strains for some hours in Martian environment is briefly discussed.
ISSN:1743-9213
1743-9221
DOI:10.1017/S1743921310010951