Abstract
The International Space Station (ISS) U.S. National Laboratory is an orbiting platform for research, technology development, and education that inspires innovation, provides opportunities for discovery that benefits life on Earth, and pushes scientific frontiers. The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) manages and provides access to the ISS National Laboratory, demonstrating to U.S. citizens and the world that space-based research is accessible, affordable, and capable of supporting research and development for far more than space exploration. CASIS has a congressionally mandated mission to maximize use of this unique laboratory to accelerate knowledge and commercial development for the benefit of humankind. In concert with this mission, the ISS National Laboratory's focus is to foster innovative research, inspire students, and stimulate demand for a sustained commercial economy in low Earth orbit. As described herein, a key area of focus for the ISS National Laboratory is to support efforts in the fields of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Article number | IAC-19_A2_7_3_x53994 |
| Journal | Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC |
| Volume | 2019-October |
| State | Published - 2019 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 70th International Astronautical Congress, IAC 2019 - Washington, United States Duration: Oct 21 2019 → Oct 25 2019 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:We thank NASA, NCATS, NIBIB, and NSF for their support of these initiatives. We also thank Amelia Smith (ISS National Laboratory) for editorial support.
Publisher Copyright:
Copyright © 2019 by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF). All rights reserved.
Keywords
- Biofabrication
- Organoids
- Regenerative medicine
- Stem cells
- Tissue chips
- Tissue engineering