ESA Retires Fluid Science Laboratory on ISS After Extended Operations

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Published: 2026-10-09
Category: science
Source: ESA
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Astronauts on the International Space Station are decommissioning the European Space Agency's Fluid Science Laboratory (FSL). Operating for 18 years, nearly double its intended lifespan, FSL significantly contributed to understanding fluid, foam, emulsion, and granular material behavior in microgravity. Its long service provided valuable data for scientific research.

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