NASA’s BioSentinel probe flew past the Moon with yeast to measure deep-space radiation; the cells failed to grow, likely expiring before launch

In 2022, NASA’s BioSentinel flew yeast past the Moon. The cells never grew, likely expired before launch, but its radiation ...

NASA sent a black fungus and three mutants around the moon; all grew during Artemis I’s 25-day flight as researchers tested DNA repair and melanin

In 2022, a black mold and three mutant strains flew around the Moon on Artemis I. All 20 samples grew, and the team rated the ...