SPACE BIOLOGY: A NEW SCIENCE,

Abstract

The primary task of space biology is the study of three large groups of problems: (1) The influence of liminal (extreme) conditions, which are characteristic of space flight, on living terrestrial organisms; (2) The study and realization of the biological foundations that will assure space flights and the possibility of living on other planets; and (3) The study of conditions and forms of life outside the Earth.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0607307

Entities

People

  • N. Hurduc

Organizations

  • National Air and Space Intelligence Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Space Flight

Readers

  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Space