Rubikon (2022) (Trailer)
The film "Rubikon" (2022) follows a crew on a space station who must decide whether to return to Earth to search for survivors or stay safe within the station's "algae symbiosis system". Current scientific research supports the idea that microalgae can be used in space habitats to provide life support by producing oxygen and edible biomass through photosynthesis. Algae can convert astronauts' exhaled carbon dioxide into oxygen and nutritional food supplements, crucial for long-duration space missions where resupply from Earth is limited. Algae-based bioreactors have been tested on the International Space Station (ISS), demonstrating their ability to grow in microgravity and produce oxygen and food. These systems help maintain breathable air and provide nutritional support, reducing dependence on Earth supplies. However, relying solely on algae for nutrition has limitations, such as insufficient fiber and carbohydrates and potential social and psychological impacts due to the nature of algae-based diets. The crew's dilemma in "Rubikon" reflects real scientific challenges and potential solutions in space life support. Staying in the station's algae symbiosis system offers safety and sustenance through a proven, though limited, life-support method. Venturing back to Earth poses significant risks due to the toxic environment but could allow searching for survivors. The decision weighs the reliability of algae-based life support against the hope and danger of returning to a devastated Earth.
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