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LambdaVision Aims to Refine Process for In-Space Manufacturing of Artificial Retinas Through ISS National Lab-Sponsored Investigation

January 22, 2024 - Press Releases

…the research team is examining a new method of transporting bacteriorhodopsin, the protein used in the implants, to low Earth orbit (LEO). To that end, the company will send a…

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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Astronauts to Advance Biomedical, Materials, and Physical Sciences via the ISS National Laboratory

March 12, 2025 - Press Releases

…Protein-based therapeutics treat and prevent many conditions, from cancer to HIV, but protein clumping is a problem because it negatively affects drug quality. Studying the complex motion of proteins in…

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Heating Things Up in Microgravity: Experiments in Space Answer Burning Questions About Fire Behavior

June 29, 2023 - Upward

…part of the confined combustion research team. The configuration of the Microgravity Science Glovebox for the confined combustion experiment is shown here before launch. Media Credit: NASA The main feature…

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Continuing Innovations In Life Sciences Research on the Space Station

June 7, 2018 - ISS360

Commercial Innovation. Providing Commercial In-Orbit Facilities and Services Techshot is one of several in-orbit commercial facilities operators supporting increasing demand for space-based research by providing new platforms that enable innovative…

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Innovation Beyond Boundaries

November 27, 2017 - ISS360

…Tesla, and the Boring Company, outlined his plans to increase the number of reusable rocket components, his hopes for interesting new destinations for the first SpaceX manned craft, and his…

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SpaceX CRS-9: Major Payloads Sponsored by the ISS U.S. National Laboratory

July 20, 2016 - ISS360

…System (AIS) transponder will benefit from improved signal transmission. The vantage point of the ISS in low Earth orbit, extends the range and efficiency of maritime AIS signal transmission compared…

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Looking Toward ISSRDC: Promising Progress Amid Economic Volatility

June 6, 2023 - ISS360

…future space stations and free flyers, so more data points will come as 2023 progresses. Interested in recent industry developments on many of the trends and companies mentioned here? Join…

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Orbital ATK’s Cygnus Capsule to Host Research Destined for the International Space Station

May 16, 2018 - Press Releases

…will deliver a highly reliable communication system for telemetry, tracking, and command as well as transmission of data. A network of actuators and sensors to enable spacecraft control and processing…

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Investment Perspectives: Tailwinds from the 35th Space Symposium

April 18, 2019 - ISS360

…of Defense and the Air Force on the need to accelerate cycles of innovation, speed up sourcing, and leverage advancements made in the commercial sector. Additionally, the Commerce Secretary conveyed…

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Upward—to the ISS and Beyond

February 25, 2021 - ISS360

…medical devices. Additionally, multiple companies are leveraging microgravity conditions to manufacture high-performance optical fibers with fewer imperfections than on Earth, with important applications in fiber-optic communications and high-power laser technology….

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Merck, Procter & Gamble Among Private-Sector Partners Launching Research to the ISS on SpaceX CRS-24

December 13, 2021 - Press Releases

…interests. Companies have utilized the ISS National Lab for research and development to produce new or enhanced products for consumers on Earth. Commercial entities have also conducted technology demonstrations of…

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SpaceX CRS-24 Mission Overview

December 13, 2021 - Press Releases

…allows manufacturing of single-piece turbine blisks (blade/disk combination) in microgravity for commercial use on Earth. This project is a technology demonstration of a commercial in-space manufacturing device designed to test…

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