Is Space the Next Frontier for Biotech? | BIO

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Episode 71 • Apr 25, 2023 • 27 min

Is Space the Next Frontier for Biotech?

The International Space Station has been orbiting in lower earth since 1998 and has been continually inhabited since November 2000. Lower earth orbit is an ideal setting for scientific research, from physics and meteorology to astronomy and the life sciences. In this episode we talk with three scientists whose projects are using lower earth orbit to deepen our knowledge of biotechnology and its benefits for mankind.

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Alain Berinstan

Chief Strategy Officer Space Tango

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Jana Stoudemire

Director of In-space Manufacturing Axiom Space

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Nicole Wagner

President & CEO LambdaVision

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