"SpaceX and Northrop Grumman Prepare Historic ISS Supply Missions"
A miniaturized robotic assisted surgery system, MIRA, is set to be sent to the International Space Station (ISS) to conduct simulated surgical procedures on rubber bands. Developed by Virtual Incision, the robot is designed to communicate with human doctors on Earth and perform medical procedures with high accuracy. The mission aims to advance space-based medical treatment for future crewed space missions, such as NASA's Artemis Program, and potentially benefit remote surgery on Earth. Other experiments heading to the ISS include a robotic arm, a 3D-printer for metal parts, a study on bone loss in microgravity, and research on plant microbes and artificial retinas.