This research explores how microorganisms can be used to support human space exploration beyond Earth’s orbit. Scientists are studying ways that bacteria and fungi can help create sustainable space habitats by recycling waste, producing oxygen, growing food, and generating energy. However, they must also address challenges like harmful biofilm formation and increased bacterial resistance to antibiotics in space. Impacts on everyday life: – Development of new sustainable waste recycling technologies – Advances in biotechnology for producing materials and medicines – Improved understanding of bacterial resistance and infection control – Innovation in renewable energy production using microorganisms – New approaches to growing food in extreme environments