The renewed surge in space ambition extends beyond rockets and habitats by driving the integration of biotechnology into orbit. As humanity prepares for longer missions and eventual settlement beyond Earth, advances in life sciences are becoming as vital as propulsion systems.
In this article: Microgravity — History Brief — Space flavors of biology: Astrobiology, Bioastronautics & Bioprocess Engineering — Health Monitoring — Space Biomanufacturing — Sustaining Human Presence — Public-Private Bridge