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SpX-31, the upcoming cargo resupply mission to the ISS, scheduled to launch (NET) October 30th, will transport supplies and payloads, including critical materials to directly support science and research investigations that occur onboard the orbiting laboratory. It will also carry three (3) payloads to be hosted and operated inside our ICE Cubes Facility in Columbus.
NDORMS of University of Oxford & Prenetics: ‘Ageing beyond Earth’ aims to identify cellular and molecular pathways of aging in space, model the ageing process on Earth, and pinpoint new drug or supplement targets that can enhance the health span of both the elderly population on Earth and of the astronauts. The experiment, led by Dr. Ghada Alsaleh, will utilize an enhanced version of the Science Cube, previously flown on three missions to the ISS. Read more about the project here.
University of Trieste & PICOSATS: RISE (Resilient Integrated Structured Elements) intends to demonstrate an innovative concept of structure for future satellites, replacing traditional cubesat structures with 3D-printed modular plastic components, with embedded electronics, enabling faster and cheaper production. The plug-and-play design of RISE aims at a flexible, affordable and reliable solution for various satellite hardware configurations, likened to the “Lego of spacecraft”. Read more about it here.
Romanian InSpace Engineering – RISE: DropCoal, developed with the support of the European Space Agency, will study the coalescence phenomenon between water and 10% ethanol droplets in microgravity. This research has the potential to unlock valuable insights across a range of applications, including combustion and rocket engines, microbiology, medicine transport and absorption in the human body. Read more about their progress here.
Photo credits: Romanian InSpace Engineering (RISE) / ESA / SpaceApps
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