Biofabrication Facility
companyBiofabrication Facility is a 3D bioprinter on the ISS capable of printing human tissue from bioinks mixed with living cells.
The Biofabrication Facility (BFF) is a commercial facility on the International Space Station (ISS) operated by Redwire Space. It specializes in 3D bioprinting, utilizing bioinks mixed with living cells to create human tissue. The facility has successfully completed space-based prints, including human heart cells and meniscus tissue, demonstrating the potential for organ fabrication in microgravity.
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NASA Space Station Status Report 16 November, 2023 – Biological Printer Maintenance
NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara replaced components on the biological printer, BioFabrication Facility (BFF), testing organ-like tissue printing in microgravity. Expedition 70 investigations support crew health for future lunar and Martian missions. Astronauts conducted vein scans, cleared hardware for the NanoRacks External Platform, and performed various experiments, including cell sensing and Earthshine photography from the International Space Station.