NSSDC ID: 1966-114A-12
Mission Name: Biosatellite 1
Principal Investigator: Dr. Rudolf H.T. Mattoni
The objective of this experiment was to expose slowly growing lysogenic bacteria (E-Coli and S. Typhimurium) simultaneously to weightlessness and radiation (SR-85) to determine whether viruses can proliferate within irradiated bacteria under gravity.
Questions or comments about this experiment can be directed to: Coordinated Request and User Support Office.
Name | Role | Original Affiliation | |
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Dr. Rudolf H.T. Mattoni | Principal Investigator | NUS Corporation | |
Mr. E. C. Keller, Jr. | Other Investigator | NASA Headquarters | |
Dr. Frederick A. Eiserling | Other Investigator | University of California, Los Angeles | frede@college.ucla.edu |
Dr. Wilbur T. Ebersold | Other Investigator | University of California, Los Angeles | |
Dr. William R. Romig | Other Investigator | University of California, Los Angeles | bobr@microbio.lifesci.ucla.edu |