ISS Research Project / Ames Research Center / Microsatellite Missions

Microsatellite Missions

	•	Microsatellite in-situ Space Technology (MisST)
		MisST is a multi-payload spacecraft. MisST accommodates the Pharmasat payload/experiment systems and will execute a drug-challenge protocol. Also within MisST is a fluorescent microscope/imaging system that will image labeled nematodes (C. elegans) and then image them as they move past the microscope stage. The MisST development approach relies on existing processes and systems used on previous nanosatellite missions, with the addition of new technology (imager) provided via IPP program.
			Microsatellite in-situ Space Technology (MisST) Quad Chart

	•	MicroSat-1
		Develop and demonstrate Microsatellite Free Flyer payloads, systems and technologies to facilitate utilization for multi-center, multi-discipline Advanced Capabilities applications Define and develop three elements to allow for immediate proof-of-concept payload and establishment of platform: Integrated Free Flyer Planning and Definition: Define platform concepts and solicitation approach, engage multi-center participation. MicroSat Free Flyer Payloads and Missions: Develop and fly first PI-led-science payload, PharmaSat, in September 2008 and start next phase. MicroSat Systems and Architectures: Define, prototype and demonstrate MicroSat systems, architectures and technologies to allow for multi-discipline utilization of Free Flyer platform. Demonstrate usefulness of platform to conduct basic and applied life and physical science investigations. Related web sites: http://microsatellitefreeflyer.arc.nasa.gov
	•	PharmaSat
		A PI led investigation to characterize the effect of microgravity upon yeast susceptibility to antifungal drugs for countermeasure development “Proof-of-Concept” demonstrating the use of a MicroSat development in order to achieve peer reviewed research Related web sites: http://microsatellitefreeflyer.arc.nasa.gov/pharmasat.html Follow the PreSat and PharmaSat mission activities: • PreSat Twitter: http://twitter.com/presat • PharmaSat Twitter: http://twitter.com/pharmasat
			MicroSatellite Free Flyers (MSat-FF) Quad Chart
			MicroSat-1(PharmaSat) Quad Chart
			PharmaSat Information Sheet


	•	Mission of Opportunity-1 (MoO-1)


	•	Mission of Opportunity-2 (MoO-2)