The Astrobiology and Cosmochemistry Experimental Platform located in C601~C604:

The primary research activities of Astrobiology Research Group in this Platform include:

1. Microbial cultivation and characterisation;

2. Microscopic observation;

3. Metabolite extraction from microorganisms;

4. Antimicrobial testing of different products;

5. Biotechnology screening of microorganisms – for production of enzymes, surfactants, and biomaterials and  application in space;

6. Exposure testing under different gravity conditions;

7. Molecular biology research;

8. Study of microbe-mineral interactions and potential application in ISRU;

9. Detection of biosignatures, among other experiments.

The primary research activities of Cosmochemistry Research Group in this Platform include:

1. Undertaking laboratory analysis and research on the returned samples from Chang'e-5 and subsequent deep space missions, exploring key scientific issues such as the origin, distribution, and geological processes of chemical elements and their isotopes in the universe, and revealed process of celestial evolution;

2. Conducting spectroscopic studies on the material composition and related ancient environments and climates on the surfaces of the Moon and planets;

3. Carrying out photoreaction simulations and mineral hydrothermal synthesis experiments to provide experimental evidence for the study of mineral formation related to photochemical reactions, the interaction between minerals and microorganisms, and the analysis of the composition of planetary subsurface materials.