iss065e094051 (6/9/2021) --- A view of a vial from the Lyophilization-2 investigation aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Lyophilization-2 in Microgravity (Lyophilization-2) examines gravity’s effects on freeze-dried materials. Lyophilization, or freeze-drying, is a common method for formulating pharmaceuticals with improved chemical and physical stability.
Date June 9, 2021