Yamashita M
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science.
Biol Sci Space. 2001 Oct;15(3):172-8. doi: 10.2187/bss.15.172.
History of the International Space Station, ISS, and planning of its scientific use are described in this essay. Fundamental gravitational biology and its facility on the ISS have been identified to have the highest priority to conduct scientific experiments with variable G environment in orbit. The road map of space activities is clearly directing the efforts toward manned Mars exploration. The Centrifuge is a core element of the facilities dedicated to this endeavor. Several research subjects are discussed with the results obtained from the past space experiments. Direct effects of gravity on the biological system at the level of integrative organisms are major subjects of study that will be conducted on the large scaled centrifuge.
本文介绍了国际空间站（ISS）的历史及其科学用途的规划。基础重力生物学及其在国际空间站上的设施已被确定为在轨道可变重力环境下进行科学实验的最优先事项。太空活动路线图明确地将努力方向指向载人火星探索。离心机是致力于这一努力的设施的核心要素。本文讨论了几个研究主题以及过去太空实验所获得的结果。重力对生物系统在整体生物体层面的直接影响是将在大型离心机上进行研究的主要课题。
