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ScienceTaxi BioSpin

A fully automated, flight-proven incubator and centrifuge system enabling precise, flexible life-science research in orbit, on suborbital missions, and during parabolic flights.

autonomous incubation

in-space research

The ScienceTaxi BioSpin is a single Middeck Locker payload with a fully automated system designed for use on orbital platforms. With its standard form factor, it is compatible with suborbital and parabolic flights, functioning independently of the ISS.

Precision Environment

Precise, Scalable Incubation

The system features an incubator with a selectable internal temperature range between 4 °C and 40 °C, maintaining precision within +/- 0.5 °C.
The incubator’s internal environment is actively monitored for temperature, oxygen levels, pressure, and humidity to ensure optimal experimental conditions. Internally, the system can accommodate up to 38 ScienceShell units, which can be mounted either on a centrifuge or in a stationary configuration, allowing for flexible experimental setups.
It operates at either 75 W or 150 W and accepts a 28 V supply voltage. Data and control communication are facilitated via an Ethernet connection with the host vehicle.

The product ScienceTaxi BioSpin has one flight unit qualified and ready for the mission. New units may be procured to allow a higher experiment throughput.

BioSpin

Specifications

Interfaces and R&D based on ISS SSP 57000 standard and SSP51721
Internal Volume: length: 400 mm / width: 380 mm / height: 190 mm
External Volume: length: 549 mm / width: 460 mm / height: 273 mm
Payload mass: < 33 kg

Features

Lifetime

8 years of service lifetime

Electrical

- Power supply required from spacecraft: 75W (min) and 150W (max). Additional power can be partially supplied to ScienceShells or to enhance thermal capabilities.
- Compatible with normal supply voltage (24-32.5V)
- 8P8C Modular Shielded Jack (RJ-45) data connector
- Follows ANSI/IEEE-STD-802.2 100 BASE T Ethernet standard

Temperature

To be cooled by an equivalent of the EXPRESS Rack Avionics Air Assembly, from which cool air is drawn via own fans.

Temperature range: 4 °C – 40 °C

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