International Microgravity Laboratory

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf space laboratory
gptkbp:collaborations international space agencies
gptkbp:collection real-time data transmission
post-mission analysis
gptkbp:crewCapacity up to 7 astronauts
gptkbp:duration approximately 10 days
gptkbp:funding NASA
international partners
gptkbp:hasArea materials science
fluid dynamics
biomedical research
combustion science
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label International Microgravity Laboratory
gptkbp:launchDate 1994
gptkbp:launchVehicle Space Shuttle
gptkbp:legacy influenced space policy
paved the way for ISS
contributed to future microgravity research
demonstrated feasibility of long-duration missions
inspired new generations of scientists
gptkbp:location Low Earth Orbit
gptkbp:mission microgravity research
gptkbp:operatedBy NASA
gptkbp:outcome new scientific discoveries
advancements in space technology
enhanced international collaboration
improved understanding of microgravity effects
increased public interest in space research
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:NASA's_Space_Shuttle_program
gptkbp:payloadCapacity up to 2,000 kg
gptkbp:researchFocus engineering
technology development
physical sciences
life_sciences
gptkbp:scientificName advancing technology for space exploration
developing new materials
understanding effects of microgravity
improving health in space
gptkbp:secondaryMission STS-73
STS-65
gptkbp:significantEvent fluid behavior in microgravity
biological responses to microgravity
combustion behavior in microgravity
effects of microgravity on cell growth
material properties in microgravity
gptkbp:successor gptkb:International_Space_Station