iss051e034104 (May 2, 2017) --- NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson pauses for a photo while working inside the Microgravity Sciences Glovebox to conduct the first BioCell media change for the OsteoOmics experiment. Image was taken in the U.S. Destiny Laboratory.
iss051e036121 (May 3, 2017) --- An over-the-shoulder look at Commander Peggy Whitson working inside the Microgravity Sciences Glovebox to change the media in the BioCell for the OsteoOmics experiment. Image was taken in the Destiny U.S. Laboratory. Gravitational Regulation of Osteoblast Genomics and Metabolism (OsteoOmics) aims to validate if magnetic levitation is a reasonable simulation of orbital free fall by measuring biological endpoints, such as signaling pathways and gene expression in osteoblast and osteoclast cells. Cells are exposed to a microgravity environment and ground based cells are exposed to magnetic levitation. If the validation is successful, then ground-based magnetic levitation will be an important ground-based tool to investigate the effect of gravitational force on biological systems.
iss051e036140 (May 3, 2017) --- A view inside the Microgravity Sciences Glovebox where Commander Peggy Whitson works to change the media in a BioCell for the OsteoOmics experiment. Image was taken in the U.S. Destiny Laboratory. Gravitational Regulation of Osteoblast Genomics and Metabolism (OsteoOmics) aims to validate if magnetic levitation is a reasonable simulation of orbital free fall by measuring biological endpoints, such as signaling pathways and gene expression in osteoblast and osteoclast cells. Cells are exposed to a microgravity environment and ground based cells are exposed to magnetic levitation. If the validation is successful, then ground-based magnetic levitation will be an important ground-based tool to investigate the effect of gravitational force on biological systems.
iss051e020824 (April 22, 2018) --- The Orbital ATK Cygnus resupply ship is pictured in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm shortly after its capture in April of 2017 during Expedition 51.
iss051e037012 (May 3, 2017) --- Flight engineer Jack Fischer dons Thigh and Calf Guides in preparation for Ultrasound 2 operations for the Integrated Resistance and Aerobic Training Study (Sprint) experiment. He is assisted by Commander Peggy Whitson. Image was taken in the Columbus European Laboratory.
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