2009•Proceedings of the International Astronomical UnionOpen access

Surviving on Mars: test with LISA simulator

G. Galletta, Maurizio D′Alessandro, Giulio Bertoloni, Francesca Castellani

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Abstract We present the results of experiments performed in the Padua simulators of planetary environments, named LISA, used to study the limits of bacterial life on the planet Mars. The survival of Bacillus strains for some hours in Martian environment is briefly discussed.

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Abstract We present the results of experiments performed in the Padua simulators of planetary environments, named LISA, used to study the limits of bacterial life on the planet Mars. The survival of Bacillus strains for some hours in Martian environment is briefly discussed.

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Abstract We present the results of experiments performed in the Padua simulators of planetary environments, named LISA, used to study the limits of bacterial life on the planet Mars. The survival of Bacillus strains for some hours in Martian environment is briefly discussed.

Key concepts: Mars Exploration Program, Martian, Astrobiology, Planet, Life on Mars, Test (biology), Simulation, Mars landing

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