Description: The specific objective of this experiment is to take fluorescent imaging instrumentation developed for our shuttle and ISS experiments and calibrate the hardware and data collection capabilities to timeframes optimal for parabolic flight and suborbital applications. We will build on extensive insights gained from spaceflight and ISS deployments of similar technologies, along with PI experience on previous parabolic flight campaigns, to address future science and technology deployments in parabolic and suborbital campaigns. This technology has longer term development potential for small satellite and planetary lander applications as well, and speaks directly to aspects of the Nanotechnology Road Map (Technology Area 10), particularly the development of sensitive, next-generation imagers that can collect data telemetrically, and in real time.

Work continues under T0053.

Benefits: • There is currently no flight- Proposed Flight Experiment ready biological imaging technology proven for the parabolic flight environment. • Potential users of the matured technology include biology researchers and medical professionals interested in the parabolic flight realm, as well as the suborbital flight community