SPACEHAB's Space Research Laboratory

Abstract

The maiden flight of SPACEHAB's Space Research Laboratory contains a wide range of experiments that cover some very exciting microgravity research activities in the biological and material sciences and in the development and testing of new space systems components. Some of these experiments may lead to new industiral and consumer products of new production methods that may increase the efficiency and productivity of specific American industries. Others might lead to the develop or new drug therapies for certain types of diseases.