The ship delivered to the station printer bulk printing and two dozen mice
Cargo spacecraft Dragon, which started on November 21 from the United States on the launch vehicle Falcon-9, made a docking with the International Space Station. It is reported portal NASA Spaceflight. Docking occurred at 06:52 Eastern Standard Time (14:52 MSK).
A ship carrying capacity of 2.5 tons delivered to the ISS equipment and materials for scientific experiments, including “myshtronavtov”, which became the first testers of the new system of transportation and subsistence of rodents in space. Observed in mice to study the effects of long-term will allow the effects of microgravity on the physiology of mammals.
Also for the first time brought the astronauts Dragon 3D-printer: it is assumed that with his help they will be able to print on-site parts and spare parts of equipment instead of failed. If successful, this technology will play a decisive importance in the preparation of manned missions to Mars, significantly reduce the cost and making it easier for freight transportation in space.
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