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Experiment/Payload OverviewThe NanoRacks-CubeLabs Module-2 and -4 experiments utilize film canisters to measure radiation on board the International Space Station (ISS). This experiment provides the foundation to successfully perform other investigations on board the ISS.
Principal Investigator
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Payload Developer
NanoRacks, LLC, Laguna Woods, CA, United States
Kentucky Space, Lexington, KY, United States
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Sponsoring Organization:National Laboratory Office - Commercial (NLO - Commercial)
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Previous ISS MissionsThe precursor investigation to this experiment is NanoRacks-CubeLabs system checkout which was performed on ISS Expedition 23/24.
The NanoRacks-CubeLabs Module-2 and -4 experiments are autonomous, self-contained, dosimeter experiments utilizing film canisters to measure radiation on board the International Space Station (ISS). This experiment utilizes NanoRacks-CubeLabs Module-2 and -4 housed in NanoRacks-CubeLabs Platforms 1 and 2 respectively on the ISS.
The NanoRacks-CubeLabs Platform is a multipurpose research facility providing power and data transfer capability to the NanoRacks-CubeLabs Modules. Each NanoRacks-CubeLabs Platform is approximately 17 x 9 x 20 inches and weighs approximately 12 lbs. Each platform provides room for up to 16 payloads to plug effortlessly into a standard Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector, which provides both power and data connectivity. Its plug and play system uses a simple, standardized interface that reduces payload integration cost and schedule for nanoscale research in microgravity. On board the ISS NanoRacks-CubeLabs Platforms are installed in EXPRESS Rack inserts to supply power and USB data transfer capability for CubeLab Modules.
This investigation is a part of a series of investigations conducted on board the ISS to provide the foundation for use of the ISS as a National Laboratory following assembly complete.
Earth ApplicationsThe long-term goal of this project is to enhance technological, industrial, and educational growth for the benefit of people on Earth.
NanoRacks-CubeLabs Module-2 and -4 require no crew activity. NanoRacks-CubeLabs Module-2 returns on ULF4. NanoRacks-CubeLabs Module-4 returns on ULF6.
Operational ProtocolsNanoRacks-CubeLabs Module-2 and -4 are placed in the NanoRacks-CubeLabs Platforms 1 and 2 and collect radiation information from the film located inside the Modules.
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