§16§§This last volume of the SpringerBriefs in Space Life Sciences series is setup in 5 main parts.§§The 1st part shortly summarizes the history of life science research in space from the late 40s until today with focus on Europe and Germany, followed by a part on describing flight opportunities including the Space Shuttle/Spacelab system and the International Space Station ISS; in the 3rd §16§search scientists in the life sciences and biomedicine as well as for interested lay persons, who wish to get an overview of space life science research: its〓 early days, current status and future directions.§ §04§Chapter 1. Introduction: Space Life Sciences - Basic Research and Applications under Extraordinary Conditions.- Chapter 2. A Long Way for Europe and Germany: From Apollo 16 to the International Space Station ISS.- Chapter 3. Success Stories: Incremental Progress and Scientific Breakthroughs in Life Science Research.- Chapter 4. §02§§ Günter Ruyters is the former Head of Germany〓s Space Life Sciences Program at the German Space Administration, German Aerospace Center DLR and served as Germany〓s delegate of the Human Spaceflight, Microgravity and Exploration Program Board of the European Space Agency ESA. He was also appointed professor at the Faculty of Biology, University of Bielefeld.§ §02§ Board of the European Space Agency ESA. He is appointed faculty member at the University Bonn and is principal investigator and project manager of gravitational biology, physiology and bioregenerative life support projects conducted on various microgravity flight opportunities.
