World’s First Millennial Olive Tree Microbiome to Space Medicine – The Astrobiome Project, hosted at Osaka Expo 2025
Osaka, Japan – July 15, 2025 —
Dr Bejit ideas from Innovation Labo opened the conference by reminding the vital link of evolution and resilience to human longevity and the genesis of the Astrobiome project going back to 25 years of microbiome evolution in extreme conditions by being strains first co-culture platform.
Space presents an environment vastly different from Earth—characterized by microgravity, high radiation exposure, isolation, disrupted circadian rhythms, and limited resources. These extreme conditions place immense stress on the human body, particularly at the cellular and mitochondrial levels, where the foundations of health, energy, and aging reside.
The visionary Astrobiome Project explores the intersection of terrestrial biology and future human resilience in space. Rooted in the microbiome of a millennial olive tree, the project aims to unlock the secrets of cellular longevity that could revolutionize life on Earth and enhance human health in extraterrestrial environments.
Vera Mulyani, pioneer in master planning human destinations on Mars, CEO of Astrobiome Space, SARL, gathered a prestigious panel of global pioneers for this symposium:
• Astronaut Soichi Noguchi, who shared insights from his multiple missions aboard the Space Shuttle, Soyuz, and SpaceX Crew Dragon, offering a unique perspective on how spaceflight affects the human body—and the urgent need for microbial solutions to sustain long-duration missions.
• Dr. Jennifer Fogarty, Director of NASA’s Human Research Program, emphasized the critical role of preventative medicine, which goes beyond curing diseases. She highlighted how the health of the microbiome plays a vital role in maintaining astronaut health, resilience, and adaptability beyond Earth's atmosphere. This is not only essential for the success of space missions but also for ensuring the long-term well-being of astronauts, as they face the unique challenges of extended space travel.
• Mathias Link, Deputy CEO of the Luxembourg Space Agency, highlighted the Agency’s missions that led to Astrobiome Space being one of the companies supported by LSA. He emphasized how the company's space mission not only benefits Earth but also fosters international collaboration with organizations such as NASA, JAXA, ESA, and LSA. The mission unites space exploration, agriculture, food security, and health, presenting significant commercial opportunities and high potential for a strong business case.
• Chef Olivier Chaignon, Executive Chef of the 3-Michelin-starred L’Osier in Tokyo, introduced the concept of Microbiome Farming as a new frontier in gastronomy, represented by Tomoka Tamura. Emphasizing how cultivating ingredients in microbiome-rich environments—such as soil enhanced with beneficial bacteria—can naturally boost the nutritional and sensory quality of food. He pioneers a future where chefs collaborate with scientists to co-create ingredients that support both human health and planetary sustainability.
• Sophie Burrus-Müller, leader of the Chocolkan Brain Longevity Project who introduced for the first time the Aqua de Cocoa formula, which focus on improving brain longevity.
Held at the France Pavilion, the symposium brought together thought leaders, researchers, and Expo visitors to engage in one of the most urgent conversations of the century: how to extend human life and improve its day-to-day health quality.
During the conference, guests were served Aqua de Cocoa, a refined cocoa-hazelnut elixir known to support brain health and cognitive longevity, offering both indulgence and scientifically backed benefits in a single cup.
“The answers to longevity may lie in the most ancient life forms on our planet,” said Mulyani.
The Astrobiome Project represents a convergence of space research, microbiome science, and innovative biotechnology, bringing together interdisciplinary expertise to enhance humans’, their ecosystem’s health and resilience. By harnessing the power of space-exposed microbiomes, the project aims to develop advanced biostimulants that not only support astronauts’ food and health but also improve agricultural sustainability on Earth.
The olive tree microbiome will reach its next milestone later this year, as one of its key microbial strains is scheduled to board an upcoming NASA mission, advancing the next phase of research in orbit.