Fire-safety experiment among science gear launching to International Space Station this weekend

It's part of a set of investigations that could improve batteries, tumor treatments and more.

, led by NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama. This experiment"tests new sensors for the space station’s oxygen generation system." OGS separates hydrogen from oxygen through electrolysis. While current sensors ensure no hydrogen comes into the cabin, they are sensitive to factors like moisture and require swapping out every 201 days.

eXposed Root On-Orbit Test System investigation, led by the spaceflight company Sierra Nevada Corp. This experiment tests plant growth in hydroponic and aeroponic systems, instead of using soil. If successful, these systems could reduce the mass of plant experiments. The spacecraft will haul nearly 2,000 pounds of science technology demonstrations and utilization to space, with an expected 248 hours of research time for the crew, Buckley added. The ISS program seeks to prioritize crew time for science, although astronauts also spend time on matters such as space station maintenance, as well as exercise and personal hygiene.

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