The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

PIL-BOX Flying to International Space Station

First Mission for New Pharmaceutical Drug Development Lab

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Tom Patton
Nov 03, 2023
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An innovative in-space pharmaceutical manufacturing platform called PIL-BOX will fly to the International Space Station as part of the SpaceX-29 commercial resupply mission.

“PIL-BOX presents us with a brand-new capability for developing critical, life-saving treatments."
John Vellinger, Redwire

On this inaugural PIL-BOX-01 mission, Eli Lilly and Company …

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