NASA astronaut Jessica Meir configures research gear inside the Microgravity Science Glovebox

iss074e0541212 (April 29, 2026) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Jessica Meir configures research gear inside the Destiny laboratory module's Microgravity Science Glovebox aboard the International Space Station. Meir was exploring how weightlessness affects tiny particles floating in a gelatin-like substance, known as a colloidal solid. Results may lead to advanced manufacturing techniques leading to new medicines, better food textures, and improved personal care products on Earth and in space.