Musculoskeletal center's new leader 'ready to launch' innovative science for better patient care
Melissa Kacena, PhD, is the new director for a team of more than 100 bone and muscle scientists at the Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health. She aims to bring researchers' discoveries to market to help patients with bone, muscle and cartilage disorders.
Scrubbed: Launch delayed, second attempt scheduled
Written by Sue Samson In the realm of rocket launches, not only can technical issues cause a delay, but Mother Nature comes into play, too.
Where to watch the launch
What’s the next best thing to personally seeing, hearing and feeling the SpaceX CRS-18 rocket launch? Live streaming, of course. You can join the final
Escape!
Written by Sue Samson We know that the spaceflight research team is made up of a lot of intelligent, analytical and creative people, but can
White-glove delivery
Written by Sue Samson Perhaps you’ve heard about “white glove delivery” for special antiques or furniture. Well, guess what? Recently, NASA utilized a similar service
Sunday’s launch cancelled — and rescheduled
Written by Sue Samson UPDATE (as of 4:30 pm Friday, July 19): The launch has been officially pushed to July 24 or 25. We’re all
Backup launch dates – just in case
Written by Melissa Kacena The first launch attempt dates for SpaceX-18 remain the same. However, the second attempt launch dates have shifted by a day.
Final preparations have started
Written by Sue Samson Now that the groundwork for the cell study has been completed, tested and re-tested, team members have now shifted their focus
High fives around the lab
Written by Melissa Kacena After a long but successful day of work at NASA laboratories, the Kacena Lab team acknowledged a job well done laboratory-style
Experiment featured in video
Space.com featured the Kacena Lab’s bone-therapy experiment in a YouTube video detailing what projects are headed for the International Space Station aboard SpaceX-18 on July
Travel, arrival at NASA
Bags packed, car loaded and plenty of snacks on board! The five team members driving to Kennedy Space Center left Indianapolis around midday Monday full