Stability of Drugs

This POLSA/ESA project aims to test methods for extending the shelf-life of pharmaceuticals during long-duration space flights by studying the effects of cosmic radiation on drug stability. The experiment will launch sample packages to the ISS to be stored under different conditions for 1, 2, and 3 years. After return, samples will be analyzed and compared to ground control samples. The findings could improve drug preservation and storage on Earth, especially in challenging environments.