A photo taken from the on-board NESI camera of the bioreactor.
As of today, our latest designs have been submitted to CASIS and Nanoracks for review. The final models are in the process of being printed and we are getting closer to deciding on a final design to be sent into space. We are extremely excited because we just finished one of the most vital components of our project.
Now, the class is working on how to assemble the whole project and get it off the ground. For instance, we are figuring out methods to integrate battery-powered lights into the cube in order to keep the algae alive during transportation. We need to find a way to ensure that these lights keep the algae alive and will turn off once the module is plugged in to the Nanorack on the ISS.
Now, the class is working on how to assemble the whole project and get it off the ground. For instance, we are figuring out methods to integrate battery-powered lights into the cube in order to keep the algae alive during transportation. We need to find a way to ensure that these lights keep the algae alive and will turn off once the module is plugged in to the Nanorack on the ISS.