Experiment BUGENERGY is a part of the scientific research program to be conducted by ESA astronaut of the Dutch nationality Andre Kuipers onboard the ISS RS in the frame of DSM Delta Project. The European Space Agency is a customer of the preparation and implementation of the research program.

USED SCIENCE HARDWARE:

• BugEnergy Launch Container
  consisting of

  • Fuel cells (2) filled with biological and chemical materials
  • Electronic device

  

  • Data logger

SUPPORT EQUIPMENT:

Camera Nikon Coolpix 5400

CREW SUPPORT EQUIPMENT:

Camcorder DSR PD-150P

PURPOSE:

Recording of influences of microgravity on the output of bacterial fuel cells.

OBJECTIVE:

Measurement of current, voltage and temperatures in the experimental fuel cells in the course of the experiment in microgravity.

EXPERIMENT RESULT:

Current, voltage and temperatures recorded by the data logger, as well as photo- and video materials demonstrating the hardware operation.