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- 1Crew-13 Research Advances Health, Food, and Deep-Space Science▼Crew-13 Research Advances Health, Food, and Deep‑Space Science
NASA says the Crew-13 mission aboard the International Space Station is producing research with practical benefits on Earth and for future deep-space travel. Experiments span human health, food production, and technologies needed for longer missions beyond low Earth orbit. The agency highlights how microgravity studies continue to deliver scientific value for astronauts and people on the ground alike.
- 2ISS National Lab picks semiconductors and biotech startups for new cohort▼Semiconductors, biomanufacturing and dual-use tech fill ISS National Lab’s startup cohort
The ISS National Lab has announced its latest startup cohort, with selected companies focused on semiconductors, biomanufacturing and dual-use technologies. The program gives emerging firms access to the International Space Station's microgravity environment for research and product development, reflecting growing commercial interest in space-based manufacturing and national-security-adjacent innovation.
- 3Varda Space Industries Launches Two Spacecraft to Orbit Simultaneously●Varda Space Industries Launches Two Vehicles to Orbit at the Same Time
Varda Space Industries launched two vehicles into orbit at the same time, a first for the California-based space manufacturing company. The dual launch marks a step up in cadence for the firm, which builds reusable reentry capsules for producing materials in microgravity. Further details about the missions, their payloads and intended landing sites have not yet been released.
- 4Microgravity Simulation Reveals Unexpected Changes in Human Cell DNA●Scientists Simulated Microgravity in Human Cells and Found Something Unexpected About DNA
Scientists simulated microgravity conditions in human cells in the laboratory and discovered unexpected effects on DNA. The findings add to growing evidence that altered gravity can influence how genetic material behaves, with implications for astronaut health and long-duration space missions. Details of the study and the exact nature of the DNA changes were not specified in available coverage.