ISS Research¶

AATC has been involved in research aboard the International Space Station (ISS) since 2022.

Mexen in LEO¶

In 2025, we have successfully sent an experiment which was performed by Polish astronaut dr Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski during IGNIS mission in June and July 2025.

"Mexen in LEO" project aims to develop wearable biomonitors using MXene nanomaterials (2D nanomaterials made of inorganic compounds). The project assessed six different devices flown on the mission, investigating the function and environmental stability of the materials.

AATC's dr Agata Kołodziejczyk worked on "MXene in LEO" experiment at the AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków, Poland. The experiment studied effects of the microgravity on the innovative nanomaterial biomedical sensor and the behavior of the bacterial cellulose produced by kombucha microorganisms as a proof-of-concept for growing clothes in space. Biomaterials and biofilm samples grown in AATC Office were sent to the ISS during Axiom Space AX-4 mission.

Project was funded by the Polish Space Agency (POLSA) and supported by the European Space Agency (ESA).

Microbial Purity Sensor¶

The next experiment is scheduled to be launched to ISS in near future aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. We cannot say more at this time, but stay tuned for updates!