Station Science Top News: August 23, 2024

Researchers successfully produced cellulose from bacteria cultured on the International Space Station for four weeks. The bacteria used in the experiment, K. hansenii, is known to produce the highest amount of cellulose and could be considered for large-scale production in microgravity to support the development of materials used in construction, clothing, and the supply of energy.

Ice Cubes Experiment Cube #4, #5- Kirara, a temperature-controlled module typically used for protein crystallization...