{"id":10505,"date":"2024-03-22T12:02:14","date_gmt":"2024-03-22T16:02:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zobi.alcowep.com\/bourtagshdrevxnls658739\/international-space-station-welcomes-biological-and-physical-science-experiments\/"},"modified":"2024-03-22T12:02:14","modified_gmt":"2024-03-22T16:02:14","slug":"international-space-station-welcomes-biological-and-physical-science-experiments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zobi.alcowep.com\/bourtagshdrevxnls658739\/international-space-station-welcomes-biological-and-physical-science-experiments\/","title":{"rendered":"International Space Station welcomes biological and physical science experiments"},"content":{"rendered":"

International Space Station welcomes biological and physical science experiments<\/h2>\n

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International Space Station welcomes biological and physical science experiments<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

NASA is sending several biological and physical sciences experiments and equipment aboard SpaceX\u2019s 30th commercial resupply services mission. Studying biological and physical phenomena under extreme conditions allows researchers to advance the fundamental scientific knowledge required to go farther and stay longer in space, while also benefitting life on Earth. Not only can these experiments provide pioneering scientific discovery \u2013 they enable sustainable deep space exploration and support transformative engineering.<\/p>\n

The commercial resupply launch took place Thursday, March 21, at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.<\/p>\n

Understanding Antibiotic Resistance in Space<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria poses a significant threat to human health, both on Earth and in space. Common, harmless bacteria like Enterococcus faecalis<\/em> (EF) and Enterococcus faecium<\/em>, can be found on the International Space Station just as they are on Earth \u2014 and yet, they exhibit resistance to antibiotics and are hardier than their counterparts down on the ground. This raises concerns about potential more harmful bacteria causing infections for astronauts, especially during long-duration missions, as standard antibiotic treatments might prove ineffective.<\/p>\n

To address this issue, Genomic Enumeration of Antibiotic Resistance in Space will survey the space station for antibiotic-resistant microbes. By analyzing the genetic makeup of these bacteria, scientists hope to understand how they adapt to the unique environment of space. This knowledge will be instrumental in developing protective measures for astronauts\u2019 health on future long-duration missions. Additionally, it could contribute to a broader understanding of antibiotic resistance, benefiting healthcare practices on Earth.<\/p>\n

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Principal Investigator: Dr. Christopher Carr, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA<\/div>\n
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Cold Atom Lab Science Module \u2013 1<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

A temporary replacement module for the Cold Atom Lab will be aboard SpaceX-30. The module will enable NASA to continue pioneering quantum experiments aboard the International Space Station while researchers troubleshoot upgraded equipment delivered to station in August 2023 that they were unable to bring online.<\/p>\n

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The Cold Atom Laboratory quad locker sitting in a fixture that will allow the hardware to be packaged for shipment to the launch facility.<\/div>\n
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Levitation of High Temperature Metals<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) partner-lead investigation<\/p>\n

The objective of the Electrostatic Levitation Furnace-1<\/a> reflight is to investigate the effects of the interfacial phenomena between molten steel and slag (oxide) melts during processing from the viewpoint of the thermophysical properties. During steel making processes, such as continuous casting, the impurity in the cast steel is influenced by the interplay between the molten steel and molten slags.\u00a0 Understanding the interfacial phenomena could help produce higher purity steels. Success could increase the space station\u2019s commercial utilization and improve oxide melt manufacturing and application on Earth.<\/p>\n

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Flow Boiling Condensation Module Power Filter Module<\/strong> (support hardware)<\/em><\/h3>\n

During the initial checkouts following launch of the Condensation Module Power Filter\u00a0 hardware on NG-19 in August 2023<\/a>, an anomaly was observed in the test section thermocouple readings.\u00a0The team investigated the issue and recommended replacement of the power filter module to fix the anomalous thermocouple readings.\u00a0The PFM filters out undesirable electromagnetic emissions noise for the payload electronics.<\/p>\n

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Top view of the FBCE-CM-HT hardware. This investigation gathers data to characterize the function of condensation surfaces and to validate flow velocity models. Results could identify optimal flow rates at various gravitational levels to safely dissipate heat, supporting design of systems for use in space and on Earth. Image courtesy of NASA Glenn Research Center.<\/div>\n
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About NASA\u2019s Biological and Physical Sciences<\/h3>\n

NASA\u2019s Biological and Physical Sciences Division<\/a>\u00a0pioneers\u2019 scientific discovery and enables exploration by using space environments to conduct investigations not possible on Earth. Studying biological and physical phenomena under extreme conditions allows researchers to advance the fundamental scientific knowledge required to go farther and stay longer in space, while also benefitting life on Earth.<\/p>\n

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