Flight Opportunities
Biological Imaging in Support of Suborbital Science (FLEX)
Project Description
Building on 20 years of plant research in both suborbital and orbital environments, researchers are working to refine a biological imaging system for exploration science. The goal: to enable autonomous, high-resolution image data collection for a variety of biological payloads during transitions in gravity levels. The current hardware, while flight proven, lacks autofocus and modern resolution. Improvements will address these shortcomings and also examine new biological sensors for the imager.
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Anticipated Benefits
This technology is designed to be sufficiently robust and detailed to collect morphometric, gene expression, and biochemical responses through images of any biological specimen at all phases of suborbital flight. This would benefit future NASA missions, the commercial space industry, and other government agencies.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | Lead Organization | Academia | Gainesville, Florida |
| University of Florida | Supporting Organization | Academia | Gainsville, Florida |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Florida
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