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Biotechnological advances are transforming the potential for sustainable resource utilization in space exploration. Biomining, using microorganisms to extract valuable metals, has emerged as a viable strategy for in situ resource utilization (ISRU) in extraterrestrial environments. This study harnessed a comparative bioleaching analysis to investigate the organism Sphingomonas desiccabilis and its ability to extract industrially relevant metals from seven terrestrial and extraterrestrial rock types, including a meteorite and basaltic rock. Results demonstrate that the bioleaching efficiency depends significantly on substrate type, highlighting the need for careful selection of microbial species and rock matrices in the design of biomining missions. The findings suggest that Sphingomonas desiccabilis can be optimized for different environments, paving the way for practical applications in space mining initiatives. Period.
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