Human Meniscus Bioprinted in Orbit Returned to Earth
Researchers are Leveraging Microgravity for Critical Human Health Breakthroughs
The first human knee meniscus was bioprinted on orbit using Redwire's upgraded 3D BioFabrication Facility (BFF) on the International Space Station (ISS). This historic milestone opens the door to improved treatments for meniscal injuries, one of the most common injuries for U.S. service members.
The meniscus returned to Earth onboard the SpaceX Crew-6 M…
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