Question

Name the algae useful for prolonged space flight. Why?

Answer 1

Algae:

1. The algae used for prolonged space flight is Chlorella.
2. Chlorella is a type of space algae.
3. It is used to consume the astronauts carbon dioxide and to produce oxygen in the spacecraft.
4. Chlorella is a type of green algae.
5. It is high in iron, vitamins, and amino acids and is a good source of protein.
6. It produces oxygen and consumes the carbon dioxide exhaled by humans because it is an alga.
7. This reduces the need for heavy oxygen tanks on space flights.

• Liberation of oxygen (aeration)
• Consumption of carbon dioxide
• Disposal of wastes (sewage treatment)
• Food purpose (good source of protein)