Fluids at Altitude Mixing Experiment (FAME)
Project Description
Redwire sees a demand for on-orbit testing and development of technologies that will produce crystallization protocols for pharma, agriculture, food (flavors and fragrances), and cosmetics. This technology will test the fluidics of a Pharmaceutical In-space Laboratory - Bio-crystal Optimization eXperiment’s (PIL-BOX) Dynamic Microscopy Cassette (DMC). The PIL-BOX DMC combines complex, fluid handling controls and real-time optical microscopy into a cassette-based, automated platform. The overall goal of the flight test is to quantify and characterize mixing and fluid filling of voids in microgravity.
More »Anticipated Benefits
The PIL-BOX DMC has the potential to provide services in microgravity to pharmaceutical and institutional researchers seeking to use target molecules in their crystalline state to reformulate existing products and/or develop formulations for new products. The system provides near-real-time observations of crystal growth and morphology which allows for real-time process optimization, identification of causal relationships, and the immediate evaluation of the success of the synthesis process. This provides researchers with empirical data they can immediately compare with data derived from ground experiments.
More »Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made in Space, Inc. | Lead Organization | Industry | JACKSONVILLE, Florida |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
