We investigate how soil behaves in space. One important aspect in space is the lack of gravity that we are studying by allowing soils to float under the reduced gravity at the International Space Station (ISS). But there are many more questions that we tackle, including the effects on the soil microbiome, aggregation and live traits of individual microbial species.

Nasa webpage for ISS mission in 2020, and an article by the Cornell Chronicle.

View of the Antares rocket that will transport our soil samples to the International Space Station in early Oct 2020

Lift-off of Antares rocket on the way to the International Space Station on October 2 at 9:16pm ET

Video of the lift-off