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Space Station Research Platform Paves the Way for Zero-G Manufacturing
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
About this technology
Overview
The space station offers a unique platform for learning how to take advantage of zero gravity to benefit people on the ground. That’s what motivates Lexington, Kentucky-based Space Tango, which sells lab space in orbit. In addition to being hosted on the space station (which supplies power and a data connection), the company designed its modular TangoLabs with help from safety and engineering groups at Johnson Space Center. Today, the company has launched over 100 experiments for clients ranging from researchers to Fortune 500 companies.