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ISS: A Home in Microgravity

International Space Station

This guide will help you prepare for the March webcast

This month's webcast will be on International Science Research at the Kennedy Space Center. Scientists from Russia, Italy and Canada will discuss the importance of plant science research in space.

Our featured expert Mike Dixon, a professor from the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, is looking forward to answering your questions during the broadcast; however, he would encourage you to take a moment and do a little research on this topic. The more information you can gather the more fun you will have during this very unique and informative event.

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How will studying plants in space benefit us here on earth? Learn how plants play a very important role in the future of NASA's long-duration space missions. Advanced Life Support Controlled Environment Systems	During this month's webcast, Yuliy Berkovich will be talking about his research at KSC and Russia. If you would like more information about Yuliy's research in Russia, follow the link bellow to better prepare yourself for the up coming chat with him in April. Institute of Biomedical problems in Moscow	During this month's webcast Sabina Dore will be talking about her experiment she participated in at KSC. If you would like more information about this experiment, follow the links bellow to better prepare yourself for the up coming chat with Sabina in April. 5/96 scrub oak study 7/00 scrub oak study

Learn about Mike Dixon's research and plant studies by following the links below. Tomatosphere Seeds from Space Invade Alliston Cosmic Crops University of Guelph helps out More on Mike Dixon		For information on how NASA plans on achieving long-duration missions to Mars, go to the link below. Functions of a CELSS