Why NASA is Sending Yeast to Deep Space

NASA’s BioSentinel mission will go beyond the Moon to perform the first long-duration deep space biology experiment. Set to launch with the first flight of the Space Launch System rocket, Artemis I, the spacecraft will study the effects of space radiation on yeast cells. The results could inspire solutions to keep future astronauts healthy during deep space exploration. Learn more: Video credit: NASA/Ames Research Center Music Provided by Universal Production Music: “On My Level“ by Nilson Warren. This video can be downloaded from the NASA Image and Video Library at: NASA’s Ames Research Center is located in California’s Silicon Valley. Follow us on social media to hear about the latest developments in space, science, technology, and aeronautics. Facebook