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70. More Shots on Goal: Scaling Up Space Manufacturing for Earth's Future

Ecosystemic Futures

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Advancements in Space Microbiology and Energy Solutions

This chapter explores innovative gel microdroplet technology enabling bacteria growth in space environments, facilitating research into the human gut microbiome. It discusses a project at Los Alamos that successfully isolated novel bacterial strains for health studies and the establishment of a space biobank for biological samples. Additionally, the chapter examines emerging energy technologies essential for scaling space manufacturing, highlighting the need for sustainable financial support and collaboration.

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