SpaceX Dragon rocket carries over 4 ,300 lb of payloads and supply, which includes vital materials for approximately forty science and research missions to Expeditions or 44. These will take place at the International Space Station (ISS) . Materials to study novel methods of counteracting microgravity-induced cell injury, such as bone cells. This could help to develop new treatment options for osteoporosis or muscle-wasting. The ISS science team will examine astronaut vision problems and develop a material that could be used to create a muscle in future exploration robots. SpaceX Dragon will be spending five weeks on the ISS. SpaceX Dragon will spend five weeks at the ISS. SpaceX Dragon will dock at ISS for five weeks and then will return to Earth with over 3 ,000 lbs of cargo and packaging. This includes crew supplies, computer resources and crew supplies. Cargo is goods which are carried by air, land, water, and space. Smectic Islands In Microgravity OASIS (the Observation and Analysis of Smectic Islands Space) will study how liquid crystals react in microgravity. Researchers will examine the motion and merging of crystal layers, which is called “smectic island”. NASA says this research could provide insights into the effects of microgravity on liquid crystals’ ability to behave like both liquids and solids. These liquid crystals can be found in flat-panel electronic devices such as laptops, televisions, watches and clocks. Scientists may be able to design more LCD (liquid crystal display), devices by studying liquid crystals from space. NASA engineers think that liquid crystals could also be applied to space helmets’ face shields. This would allow astronauts to see the screens in smaller sizes and to read important data while on a spacewalk. The ISSpresso is the first space-based coffee machine. Image: Argotec. Cell Shape and Expression Study The Dragon is carrying equipment to the Cell Shape and Expression Investigation, which will allow scientists to create an experiment model that relates microgravity, gene transcription, and cell shapes. The process of gene expression (also known as protein expression) is when information within a genome is used to control the assembly and function of protein molecules. Microgravity-induced modifications to the cytoskeleton are believed to be responsible for gene expression and cell structure changes, according biologists. Intercellular proteins in the cytoskeleton are essential for cell movement, support, and shape. The science team will soon have an experimental model that they can use to combat microgravity-induced damage to cells. This could be used to protect astronauts during long-duration space missions. As part of the one-year mission to ISS, Scott Kelly from the United States and Mikhail Kornienko from Russia will serve as human volunteers for a variety of health research studies. These studies are expected to yield valuable knowledge about the psychological, medical and biomedical challenges that astronauts face when they spend extended periods of time in space. NASA video – ISS National laboratory panel
