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We approach a new era of accessibility of microgravity enabling a broader community to conduct leading-edge research. To assist in understanding the potential applications of microgravity, this section reviews several promising applications which have been studied on the International Space Station (ISS), Space Shuttle, Russian Mir, and other spacecraft.
The table at right lists unique aspects of microgravity which can provide significant benefits in academic, commercial, and government research in a wide variety of disciplines. Examples of these applications are discussed on the following pages.
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