SUBSA

Solidification Using a Baffle in Sealed Ampoules

past Mission

Type

Experiment

Launch

June 5, 2002

Location

International Space Station

Objective

Study crystal growth in microgravity

SUBSA was one of the first materials science experiments on the International Space Station.

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