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Aerospace & Defense Insights | Drug research and development beyond earth’s gravity

25 July 2024

Through Aerospace and Defense Insights, we share with you the top legal and political issues affecting the aerospace and defense (A&D) industry. Our A&D industry team monitors the latest developments to help our clients stay in front of issues before they become problems and seize opportunities in a timely manner.

For the past 15-20 years, scientists aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have been pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge. Through the use of microgravity and extreme conditions, there have been significant advancements in cellular behavior, tissue engineering, gene expression, organism growth patterns, and regenerative medicine. These advances provide exciting opportunities and challenges for conducting pharmaceutical and biotechnology research and development in space.