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Sequencing Manifold : Biological implementation in SAMMS ConOps, Part II (SeqMan)
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Description
Proposal will advance the the development of Spaceflight Automated Multigenerational Microbial Sequencer (SAMMS) to improve genome resolution. Mature plant DNA processing to develop instruments for in-situ processing during spaceflight.
Benefits
Position SAMMS ConOps to be developed for lunar instrumentation. SAMMS ConOps will be ready to be developed for spaceflight implementation.
Details
| Technology area | Human Health, Life Support, and Habitation Systems > Human Health and Performance > Food Production, Processing, and Preservation |
| Program | Agency Independent Research and Development (A-IRAD) |
| Lead organization | Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, FL |
| Start date | 2025-11-01 |
| End date | 2026-09-30 |
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