"NASA and SpaceX Collaborate to Send New Science and Hardware to the Space Station"
NASA and SpaceX have successfully launched the 29th commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station. The cargo includes scientific experiments and technology demonstrations, such as enhanced optical communications and measurement of atmospheric waves. The SpaceX Dragon will also deliver NASA's ILLUMA-T for testing high data rate laser communications and the Atmospheric Waves Experiment to study atmospheric gravity waves. Additionally, the cargo includes respiratory health research, water filtration technology, and hardware for various purposes. These missions contribute to advancements in biology, biotechnology, physical sciences, and Earth and space science, supporting long-duration space travel and future exploration beyond low Earth orbit.