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RIKEN-Led International Research Uncovers Gravity’s Mechanism for Activating Mitochondrial Translation in Cells, Promising Anti-Aging Drug Development
Astrobiology (citing Nature Communications) Japan Overview An international research group, including RIKEN, discovered a mechanism by which cells sense gravity and activate mitochondrial translation through experiments in space. Culturi... -
Hungarian Tech Giant 4iG Pours $100M into Axiom Space, Becoming Top European Investor to Expedite Commercial Space Station Development
Hungary Today Hungary Overview Hungarian technology conglomerate 4iG has finalized a $100 million investment in Axiom Space, securing its position as the company's largest European investor. This capital injection is poised to significan... -
Redwire Launches Commercial Space Greenhouse Mission on ISS with Astrobiome Space, Testing Strawberry Cultivation and Soil Improvement in Microgravity
StocksToTrade USA Overview Redwire has secured a new contract with Astrobiome Space to initiate the first commercial space greenhouse mission on the International Space Station (ISS), testing strawberry cultivation and soil improvement t... -
Axiom Space Relocates Headquarters to Texas to Accelerate Commercial Space Station Development
InnovationMap USA Overview Axiom Space, developer of the first commercial space station 'Axiom Station,' has officially relocated its headquarters from Delaware to Texas. This decision was driven by Texas' strong financial and infrastruc... -
Axiom Space ISS Mission Shows No Significant Decline in Astronaut Brain Function; Wearable EEG Device Nears Practical Application
Science/Health News (unspecified) USA Overview A study using the wearable EEG device "Brain Vital Signs" reported no significant decline in brain function or cognitive ability for two astronauts during and after a 17-day Axiom Space miss... -
Microgravity Accelerates Drug Development: Varda Space Crystallizes HIV Drug Ritonavir On-Orbit, Eli Lilly Advances Diabetes & Cardiovascular Therapies on ISS
EDAILY South Korea Overview Microgravity is revolutionizing new drug development, with Varda Space Industries successfully crystallizing the HIV drug ritonavir in low Earth orbit, demonstrating commercial space pharmaceutical manufacturi... -
Vast Significantly Expands Microgravity Research and Manufacturing Network on Haven-1, Advancing Stem Cell Science, Regenerative Medicine, and Bioprinting
VAST USA Overview Vast has significantly expanded its microgravity research and manufacturing network by signing Memoranda of Understanding with key partners including UC San Diego's Sanford Stem Cell Institute, Auxilium Biotechnologies,... -
ElevationSpace Secures $40M Backed by DNP and Toyoda Gosei for Satellite Re-entry Technology, Targeting 2029 ISS Demonstration
TechCrunch Japan Overview Japanese space startup ElevationSpace has completed a $40 million Series B funding round, including support from Dai Nippon Printing (DNP) and Toyoda Gosei, for the development of satellite re-entry technology. ... -
ISS Expedition 74 Crew Advances Microgravity Manufacturing of Cartilage Tissue and Advanced Materials
NASA USA Overview On the International Space Station (ISS), the Expedition 74 crew is vigorously advancing two critical in-space manufacturing experiments: bioengineering for cartilage tissue production and advanced materials manufacturi... -
LambdaVision and Vast Sign MOU to Advance Space-Based Manufacturing of Protein-Based Artificial Retina on Commercial Space Stations
Business Wire USA Overview LambdaVision has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Vast to support research and manufacturing activities on Vast’s Haven-1 and future commercial space stations. LambdaVision has demonstrated, thro...
