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Orbiting Algae System

  • 1964

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The algae system was fabricated for a 1965 orbital NASA mission to test the ability of plants to grow in zero gravity conditions.

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  • 8 in. W x 10 in. L
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  • (verso) "38. 14TAD905-12."
  • (verso) "NASA. 1964. "Orbiting Algae System." Will be used to determine plant growth in outer space.....zero gravity. R. Morris. 14 Tad 905."
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  • Courtesy of Science History Institute

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  • Series X. Photographic Materials
  • Sub-series 3. Photo Albums
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  • Box 89, Folder 2

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Dietrich, T. A. “Orbiting Algae System,” 1964. Beckman Historical Collection, Box 89, Folder 2. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/rx913q03c.

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