ISS Microbial Tracking-2: Draft Fungal Genomes from Space Station Surfaces

Draft genomes of fungi isolated from various surfaces aboard the International Space Station during the Microbial Tracking-2 mission. The data was produced by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and was last updated in March 2026. The dataset likely contains assembled genetic sequences for fungi found in the unique environment of the ISS.

Use Cases

• Comparative genomics of space-borne fungi based on draft genome sequences
• Identifying potential fungal contaminants in space habitats based on isolation location
• Studying microbial adaptation to spaceflight conditions based on genetic data

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative NASA space agency
• Last updated on 2026-03-13, indicating recent maintenance

Limitations

• Row count and dataset scale are 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

Isolation and sequencing of fungi from different surfaces on the International Space Station as part of the Microbial Tracking 2 mission (ISS-MOP).

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 19:46:13.343050

Geography

International Space Station