ISS is currently using microgravity to study skin aging and cancer tumors. The International Space Station is home to many experiments being conducted by astronauts.
(Photo by NASA via Getty Images).
NASA provided this handout. Space Shuttle Discovery approaches International Space Station October 25, 2007, as it docks with the International Space Station. The docking took effect at 7:40 a.m. CDT on Oct. 25, 2007. The Harmony node can still be seen in Discovery’s cargo bay.
Many of them are focused on the mystery of the galaxies. Another area of research is on gravity’s effect on the human body.
Two new biology experiments were delivered to the ISS by the Cygnus space cargoer on Monday, February 21st. Two machines are now in operation to further study cancer and skin cells.
ISS Uses Microgravity For Skin Aging, Cancer Research
According to SciTech DailyTwo new types of equipment are MSG, Microgravity Science Glovebox, and LSG, Life Science Glovebox.
(Photo by NASA via Getty Images).
This handout image is provided by NASA. NASA astronaut Mike Fossum (Expedition 28 flight engineer) waits at an International Space Station pressurized mating adapter. (PMA-2 docked to Atlantis). As the station’s robotic system moves (out of frame), the failed pump module to the spacewalking astronaut.
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Thomas Marshburn was a NASA flight engineer and set up the MSG Equipment, which is used for studying the molecular changes in the skin cells they have.
Mark Vande Hei, another NASA flight engineer uses the Life Science Glovebox machine for observing cancerous tumor cells.
LGS is expected provide unique insights into how cancer develops and progresses. If the experiments are successful the ISS astronauts will use data from the LGS to improve treatments for skin aging, and cancer tumors.
Other Activities of ISS
SpaceNews reported that the International Space Station is now transitioning to the commercial space industry. This means that ISS will soon be replaced by new commercial space stations.
NASA’s plan will likely have an impact on its partners and force them to rethink their cooperation in low Earth orbit.
Sylvie Espinasse (European Space Agency Washington office) stated that when commercial space stations replace ISS, current NASA partners will have problems bartering resources.
In other news, ESA’s independence on the ISS is now being considered by European astronauts. Meanwhile, ISS astronauts recently conducted checkups to observe their health.
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