NASA astronaut Jack Hathaway configures research hardware for a biotechnology investigation
iss074e0490731 (April 16, 2026) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Jack Hathaway configures research hardware inside a portable glovebag for a biotechnology investigation exploring how bacteria affect heart tissue in the microgravity environment. Results from the MVP (Multi-use Variable-g Platform) Cell-09 experiment could lead to advanced methods for preventing or treating heart damage in humans living on and off the Earth. Credit: ESA/Sophie Adenot
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