Fig. 1: Schematic illustration of the space microgravity experiment.
From: Exploring the potential of a bioassembler for protein crystallization in space
A Cuvette preparation procedure. The cuvette is consequently filled with agarose plug, protein solution, and precipitant. B Six cuvettes are loaded in the transportation box and delivered to the ISS with the Soyuz MS-14 spacecraft. The box also contains a thermologger that continuously records the temperature. C Key stages of the experiment performed aboard the ISS. The cuvettes are loaded into the bioassembler “Organ.Aut” to sustain the crystallization process for 10 days. Three video cameras are installed on the bioassembler to capture the crystallization process. D Transportation of the cuvettes with the crystals in the transportation box back to Earth with the Soyuz MS-14 spacecraft. The data from the thermologger are shown in blue. Figure adapted from previous work10.
