Cell Culture Modules

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The CCM is a portable, self-contained, automated cell and tissue-culturing device. The unit has flown on thirteen space shuttle missions to date.

CCM-A Design Features

4 Discrete Experiment Zones
37° C Thermal Control
Active CO2 /O2 Gassing
Media Collection
Radioisotope Certified
Event Timer for Injection, Fraction Collections and Media Replacement
Simultaneous Ground Control
Sterile, Closed System


Typical Experiment Zone - "The Rail"

CCM-Cooling Unit (CCM-C)

An upgrade to the CCM-A, the CCM-C offers 3 experiment zones with a cooling chamber:
4° - 8° C Chamber for Storing:
  • Antibiotic Supplements
  • Heat-Labile Reagents
  • Media Collections
Pre-Heat Loop for Cold Additives
Preservation of media fraction collections for post-flight analysis
The cooling chamber allows supplementing nutrients with fresh active reagents
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