Microgravity Science Glovebox

It provides a safe contained environment for research with liquids, combustion and hazardous materials in the microgravity conditions of the ISS.

It is more than twice as large as gloveboxes flown on the Space Shuttle and could contain larger investigations that are about twice the size of an airline carry-on bag.

[1] A follow-on sister facility, managed by the same group at Marshall Space Flight Center, is intended to further support biological experiments with the Life Sciences Glovebox.

[2] The Core Facility of MSG occupies the upper half of the overall rack and includes the large work volume (WV), an airlock and electronics for control, housekeeping and investigation resources.

This area can be sealed and held at a negative pressure, isolating the crew and the Station from possible hazards associated with the investigations that are taking place inside.