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NanoRacks-CubeLabs Module-9 (NanoRacks-CubeLabs_Module-9)
06.10.11

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Experiment/Payload Overview

Brief Summary

The NanoRacks-CubeLabs Module-9 processes materials science samples in microgravity. The science goals for NanoRacks-CubeLabs Module-9 are proprietary.

Principal Investigator

  • Jeffrey Manber, NanoRacks, LLC, Laguna Woods, CA

    • Co-Investigator(s)/Collaborator(s)

    Information Pending

    Payload Developer

    NanoRacks, LLC, Laguna Woods, CA

    Sponsoring Space Agency

    National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

    Supporting Organization:

    National Laboratory Office - Commercial (NLO - Commercial)

    ISS Expedition Duration:
    September 2010 - September 2012

    Expeditions Assigned

    |25/26 |31/32|

    Previous ISS Missions

    ISS Expedition 25/26 is the first mission for the NanoRacks-CubeLabs Module-9 investigation.

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    Experiment/Payload Description

    Research Summary

    • NanoRacks-CubeLabs Module-9 uses a 2 cube unit box installed in the first NanoRacks-CubeLabs Platform on the International Space Station (ISS).


    • NanoRacks-CubeLabs Module-9 is an Ohio State University Zeolite crystal growth investigation for ISS using 24 liquid mixing tube assemblies that function similar to commercial ?glow sticks?. The science goals for NanoRacks-CubeLabs Module-9 are proprietary.

    Description

    The NanoRacks-CubeLabs Module-9 uses a 2 cube unit box. NanoRacks-CubeLabs Module-9 is a university Zeolite crystal growth investigation for the International Space Station (ISS) using 24 liquid mixing tube assemblies that function similar to commercial ?glow sticks?. The science goals for NanoRacks-CubeLabs Module-9 are proprietary.

    NanoRacks-CubeLabs Platforms 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. NanoRacks-CubeLabs is designed for use within the pressurized space station environment. 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.

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    Applications

    Space Applications

    This investigation is a part of a series of investigations to be conducted on board the ISS to provide the foundation for use of the ISS as a National Laboratory following assembly complete.

    Earth Applications

    The long-term goal of this project is to enhance technological, industrial, and educational growth for the benefit of people on Earth.

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    Operations

    Operational Requirements

    The experiment is activated by flexing the liquid mixing containers.

    Operational Protocols

    The experiment is activated by flexing the liquid mixing containers. The experiment is later returned to Earth.

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    Results/More Information

    Information Pending

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    Related Web Sites
  • http://engineering.osu.edu/news/?p=1702

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    Publications

    Results Publications

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      Ground Based Results Publications

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        ISS Patent Publications

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          ISS Spinoffs Publications

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            Related Publications

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              Images

              imageNanoRacks-CubeLabs Module-9 is an experiment designed to mix compounds used for a microgravity crystal growth experiments. Images courtesy of NanoRacks, LLC.
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              Information provided by the investigation team to the ISS Program Scientist's Office.
              If updates are needed to the summary please contact JSC-ISS-Program-Science-Group.
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