Cultivating Life for the Cosmos
North Bend Biosciences pioneers spirulina experimentation and soil simulant research to sustain humanity's expansion into the stars.
Micro-Algae Systems
High-efficiency O2 production and nutritional density for long-duration missions.
Regolith Agriculture
Transforming sterile space simulants into fertile ground for terrestrial crops.
Core Capabilities
Bio-Regenerative Solutions
We bridge the gap between biological potential and engineering reality, creating systems that thrive in the harshness of space.
Designing closed-loop algal systems that convert CO2 into oxygen and high-protein biomass.
Analyzing plant growth viability in lunar and martian soil simulants enhanced with bio-additives.
Consulting on the integration of biological components into mechanical ECLSS architectures.
Arthrospira platensis
High-efficiency protein synthesis strain #NB-42
The Green Engine
Why Spirulina?
Spirulina is the ideal candidate for space settlement. It converts carbon dioxide into oxygen more efficiently than most terrestrial plants, grows rapidly in compact bioreactors, and provides a complete protein profile for astronaut nutrition.
- Radiation resistance profiles
- Minimal water requirements
- Waste water remediation capable
- Rapid harvest cycles (daily)
From Regolith to Soil
Terraforming in Miniature
We test plant growth in sterile simulants that mimic the chemical composition of Lunar and Martian regolith. By introducing specific microbial inoculants and algae-based fertilizers, we transform dead dust into living soil.
Our research focuses on remediation of perchlorates and releasing bound nutrients essential for crop survival.
