iss054e006421 912/21/2017) --- NASA astronaut Joe Acaba conducts fluid exchange and sampling for the Synthetic Bone experiment inside the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) in the Destiny U.S. Laboratory aboard the International Space Station (ISS).Synthetic Bone tests the functionality and effectiveness of a new material that can assist in recovery from bone injuries or dental work during long-term space travel.
Photographer Mark Vande Hei
Date December 21, 2017