National Laboratory for Space Biology

The National Laboratory for Space Biology is a research facility dedicated to studying how living organisms—such as plants, animals, and microbes—respond to and survive in space environments. It investigates the effects of microgravity, radiation, and other space conditions on biology, aiming to support long-term space exploration and planetary missions. By understanding these impacts, the lab helps develop strategies to maintain health and life-support systems for astronauts, as well as advancing biological knowledge that can benefit medicine and science on Earth.