Meniscus was 3D-printed in space, suitable for transplantation
Parts for knee joints are being printed aboard the ISS
Redwire Space, an aerospace company, successfully 3D-printed the first human knee meniscus aboard the International Space Station. This accomplishment occurred at the Redwire BioFabrication Facility (BFF) on the ISS in collaboration with research organisations supporting US military personnel.
Following its printing, the meniscus was transported back to Earth through a SpaceX mission. This development is expected to benefit the military, particularly in addressing knee injuries.
Redwire Space plans to expand its work on the ISS to include drug development and cardiac tissue bioprinting.
Airbus Defense and Space, in partnership with Voyager Space, recently announced the launch of the Starlab station, a potential competitor to the ISS, aimed at conducting microgravity experiments beneficial for various industries, including pharmaceuticals.
