Giving NASA’s CADRE a Hand
February 13, 2025
NASA has recently announced a new initiative to enhance the capabilities of its CADRE system, known as the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space. The initiative, dubbed “CADRE+”, aims to provide researchers with even more powerful tools and resources to conduct cutting-edge scientific investigations in the unique environment of space.
CADRE is a state-of-the-art research platform located on the International Space Station (ISS). It provides scientists with a variety of capabilities, including:
- A microgravity environment, which allows researchers to study the effects of weightlessness on biological systems
- A high-energy radiation environment, which allows researchers to investigate the effects of cosmic rays on human health and materials
- A large volume of pressurized space, which allows researchers to conduct complex experiments and deploy large-scale instrumentation
CADRE+ will significantly expand CADRE’s capabilities by adding a number of new features, including:
- A new high-throughput gene sequencing system, which will allow researchers to study gene expression and genetic changes in response to spaceflight
- A new 3D bioprinting system, which will allow researchers to create complex tissue structures and organs in space
- A new virtual reality system, which will allow researchers to remotely operate experiments and visualize data in a immersive environment
“CADRE+ is a game-changer for space research,” said Dr. Michael Suffredini, NASA’s ISS Program Manager. “These new capabilities will allow scientists to conduct groundbreaking research that will benefit humanity on Earth and in space.”
The CADRE+ initiative is a collaboration between NASA, the ISS National Laboratory, and a number of academic and industry partners. The initiative is expected to be completed in 2027, and will make CADRE one of the most advanced research platforms in the world.
“We are excited to see what new discoveries CADRE+ will enable,” said Dr. Julie Robinson, NASA’s Chief Scientist. “This initiative is a testament to NASA’s commitment to advancing scientific research and pushing the boundaries of human knowledge.”
Giving NASA’s CADRE a Hand
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