ADSEP-ICC
ADSEP-ICC adds capabilities to an existing protein crystallization facility, processing additional sample types such as tiny gold particles for cancer-detection devices and targeted drug-delivery systems. The demonstration investigated whether microgravity could produce larger, more uniform particles for health-related research.
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- ADSEP-ICCADSEP Industrial Crystallization CassetteIndustrial Crystallization Cassette
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- ADSEP-ICC
- Status
- completed
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- Description
- ADSEP-ICC adds capabilities to an existing protein crystallization facility, processing additional sample types such as tiny gold particles for cancer-detection devices and targeted drug-delivery systems. The demonstration investigated whether microgravity could produce larger, more uniform particles for health-related research.
- Destination
- International Space Station
- Outcome
- NASA reported that the technology demonstration tested a larger cassette to expand ADSEP function and scale crystallization production for commercial use. In December 2025, NASA said astronaut Jonny Kim attempted to process larger, more uniform golden nanospheres than those produced on the ground; the sources reviewed do not confirm whether that improvement was achieved.
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- Start Date
- 2025-04-21
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- Creation Time
- August 14, 2026 at 07:17:08 UTC
- Updated Time
- October 3, 2026 at 09:01:53 UTC
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