Space Biology and Microgravity Science refers to research to find solutions for scientific challenges through utilization of space environmental characteristics such as microgravity, vacuum, solar energy and cosmic rays. New tasks for science and space systems will be found by utilizing an orbital environment such as the International Space Station (ISS).

Fig. 1 Japanese experiment module "Kibou"(artistic image)
Fig. 2 High-temperature sample floating in an electrostatic levitation furnace
Fig. 3 Floating frog during microgravity experiment
Fig. 4 Crystal growth experiment

Space Biology and Microgravity Sciences and Outlook (6m25s, 129MB)