Human Life Research on ISS Russian Segment
VIRUS experiment is a part of the science research activities to be performed aboard the ISS RS by Frank de Winne, ESA astronaut of Belgian nationality in
the frame of the ODISSEA Project. The European Space Agency and Belgian Federal
Office for Scientific, Technical and Cultural Affairs (OSTC) are customers of the preparation and implementation of the scientific program.
Determination of the frequency of induced reactivation of latent viruses, latent virus shedding, and clinical disease after exposure
to the physical, physiological, and psychological stressors associated with staying in space flight environment.
Laboratory analysis of saliva samples taken before, during and after the flight to investigate alterations
in the immune system, the potential for reactivation and dissemination (shedding) of latent viruses.
- Saliva Kit with a set of saliva samplers.
Saliva samples located in Saliva kits.