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Space Station Science Supported by Marshall Space Flight CenterThe science program at Marshall Space Flight Center will be reviewed in the context of the overall NASA science program. An overview will be given on how Marshall science supports the International Space Station research program. The Microgravity research capabilities at Marshall's Biological and Physical Space Research Laboratory will be reviewed. The environment in orbit provides a unique opportunity to study Materials Science and Biotechnology in the absence of sedimentation and convection. There are a number of peer-selected investigations that have been selected to fly on the Space Station that have been conceived and are led by Marshall civil service and contractor scientists. In addition to Microgravity research the Station will enable research in New Initiative Research Areas that focus on enabling humans to live, work, and explore the solar system safely. The specific scientific instruments that have been developed for Materials Science and Biotechnology Research on the International Space Station will be discussed.
Document ID
20030060656
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Whitaker, Ann F.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Curreri, Peter A.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Smith, Tommy R.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2003
Subject Category
Ground Support Systems And Facilities (Space)
Meeting Information
Meeting: AIM Seminar Session IV: Space Station (ISS) Operations Technology and Future Space Science Plans
Location: Huntsville, AL
Country: United States
Start Date: March 15, 2003
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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