Sultan Saif AlNeyadi – Experiments being conducted on ISS

Research into the cardiovascular system, the body’s oxygen delivery network, could help develop interventions that slow vascular aging and improve life quality on Earth.

Investigations into back pain, a common problem for astronauts. The findings could inform countermeasures to reduce spinal injuries in space and improve spinal health in the general population.

Technical demonstrations which will contribute to the development of future technologies for deep space exploration. The ISS’s external and internal environments offer an ideal testing ground for new materials and spacecraft technologies.

Epigenetics, which focuses on the processes that change gene activity without altering DNA, has broad applications, from developing biomedical countermeasures to crafting personalised medicine strategies.

Immune system studies which will further illuminate the effects of stress on immune changes in healthy adults.

Fluid science which will explore how various substances behave in zero-gravity, while plant biology research could lead to significant agricultural advances on Earth.

Material science experiments which will enhance understanding of materials processing, leading to potentially cheaper and more durable designs.

Sleep analysis which will deepen understanding of sleep’s impact on astronaut health.

Radiation research which will help predict space radiation exposure for future exploration missions.