Epsilon payload includes nearly 200 ISS experiments

The Epsilon mission payload includes nearly 200 scientific and technological experiments for the ISS. The listed work spans autonomous ultrasound, physiological sensing, bone imaging, surface bio-contamination analysis and a passive device.

The Epsilon payload includes nearly 200 scientific and technological experiments aboard the ISS.

Cadmos will directly pilot certain experiments. The Cadmos entry lists Toulouse.

EchoFinder uses an ultrasound device, and an ultrasound was performed in total autonomy. EchoFinder involves 2 astronauts. CHU Caen and MEDES are partners.

PhysioTool performs a technology watch via different synchronized physiological sensors. Its partners are Université et CHU d'Angers, Université de Lorraine, MEDES, Artinis and Somnomedics.

EchoBones includes ultrasound images of bone anatomy. It was tested on the ground by Sophie Adenot. CHU Angers, Université de Delft and Inserm are partners.

MultISS observes and analyzes bio-contamination on surfaces aboard the Station. Lumetis and COMAT are partners.

MatISS-4 is a passive device. MatISS-1 provided reference data. ENS Lyon and COMAT are partners for MatISS-4.

The payload covers autonomous ultrasound, physiological sensing, bone imaging, surface bio-contamination analysis, and a passive device with prior reference data.

For readers tracking the lunar industry, these items are relevant because they address crew health, surface cleanliness, and autonomous work in a crewed space environment.