NASA: Fungal Genome Sequences from the International Space Station

National Aeronautics and Space Administration provides draft genome sequences for fungal isolates of the Aspergillus and Penicillium genera. The data includes isolates collected from the International Space Station and a Crew Resupply Vehicle capsule. The dataset was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Use Cases

• Comparative genomics of fungal species based on genome sequences from the description
• Studying microbial adaptation to spaceflight conditions based on isolates from the International Space Station
• Identifying potential biocontaminants in closed-loop life support systems based on fungal isolates from crew vehicles

Strengths

• Data originates from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a recognized authority.
• Dataset was updated on March 13, 2026, suggesting recent maintenance.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Genome sequencing and assembly of fungal isolates collected from the International Space Station and a Crew Resupply Vehicle capsule.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 19:44:24.827775

Geography

International Space Station (orbital)