Sergey Kud-Sverchkov also reported on how experiments on the study of ENT organs were conducted
SIRIUS / Federal Territory/, May 22. /TASS/. Spirulina algae can be used as a biological element to restore the atmosphere, it was experimentally grown during an expedition to space, Russian cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov said on Saturday at the New Knowledge marathon.
"We experimented with growing spirulina algae. It is quite simple, but at the same time effective in the release of oxygen. That is, we can use it as a biological machine to restore the atmosphere, " the cosmonaut said.
He also spoke about how experiments were conducted on the study of ENT organs, during which the crew independently checked their hearing and breathing organs. In addition, during the expedition, the work of the human body in space was checked when performing physical exercises. During the experiment, the volume and composition of the exhaled air, as well as the work of the muscles, were tested.
"There was an interesting experiment "Pilot-T", which allows you to evaluate the operator abilities of an astronaut and their changes during the flight. That is, we tested our cognitive abilities and the ability to control the spacecraft from the moment of arrival at the station to return, " said Kud-Sverchkov.
About the marathon
Cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov is a speaker at the New Knowledge marathon, which takes place from May 20 to 22 in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Nizhny Novgorod, Sochi, Vladivostok, Novosibirsk, and Kaliningrad. Each city represents one of the areas of educational activity: history and culture, sports, science and technology, industry and industry, information technology. The program of the event includes more than 100 discussions, lectures, interviews, open lessons and master classes.
All events are accompanied by an Internet broadcast on the marathon website.znanierussia.ru with the opportunity for everyone from anywhere in the world to connect to get new knowledge.
