Student science is set to be part of the historic SpaceX, scheduled to launch on 7 October from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Experiments designed by students will be among the cargo delivered to the International Space Station by the SpaceX Dragon capsule. The 23 microgravity experiments have been designed by students taking part in the Student Spaceflight Experiment Programme.
The experiments represent more than 7000 students and 2000 design proposals that were submitted to a formal Nasa review for a selection of flight experiments. They will study the effects of microgravity on physical, chemical and biological systems and will be completed by astronauts on board the International Space Station.
By: Sarah Cruddas, Edited by: David Cornish
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via Wired.co.uk
http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2012-10/05/spacex-helps-student-science
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