Front-Page Newspaper Coverage of ISS National Lab-Sponsored Research

Yesterday’s issue of the Italian newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore featured a front-page article on biomedical research in space, underscoring the growing global relevance of leveraging microgravityThe condition of perceived weightlessness created when an object is in free fall, for example when an object is in orbital motion. Microgravity alters many observable phenomena within the physical and life sciences, allowing scientists to study things in ways not possible on Earth. The International Space Station provides access to a persistent microgravity environment. for healthcare innovation. The feature—which includes an interview with Davide Marotta, program director for in-space biomanufacturing for the ISSInternational Space Station National Laboratory®—explores how microgravity can accelerate drug development for conditions like cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.

“Media coverage of this magnitude elevates the visibility of the ISS National Lab’s pioneering efforts in advancing space-based biomanufacturing and drug development,” Marotta said.

The newspaper’s interest in Marotta’s work and the resulting interview also reflects Italy’s active engagement in the global conversation on the future of medicine and the role of space in solving some of Earth’s most pressing medical challenges. As one of Italy’s most prestigious and influential newspapers—well-known for its authoritative reporting on economics, science, technology, and innovation—Il Sole 24 Ore reaches a wide Italian audience that includes policymakers, academics, industry leaders, and the public.