A Proof-of-Concept Study on Attached Spirulina Cultivation Under Microgravity and Partial Gravity Aboard the ISS
Takashi Inada, Motoshi Kamada, Hayato Ohkuma, Toru Shimazu, Junya Kirima, Yasuyuki Kikuchi, Haruo Kasahara, Tomokazu Yamazaki, Kana Kuriyama, Eriko Moriyama, Shinichi Aoki, Takanori Hoshino
This study evaluates Spirulina cultivation under different gravity conditions on the ISS, showing feasible growth without detachment or medium issues.
bioRxiv · Oct 29, 2026 · PreprintBioengineering