Space Applications Services

Space Applications Services is a leading European aerospace firm that provides critical infrastructure and services for life sciences research in microgravity. Through its flagship ICE Cubes (International Commercial Experiment Cubes) service, the company offers a commercial gateway to the International Space Station (ISS), enabling pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to conduct experiments in a weightless environment. Their expertise encompasses the development of automated bioreactors, protein crystallization hardware, and complex robotic systems designed for biological data collection. These space-based research capabilities are utilized for drug discovery, tissue engineering, and studying the effects of aging and radiation on human physiology. By providing end-to-end mission support, from hardware design to real-time data downlink, the company facilitates advanced R&D that is not possible under Earth's gravity.