PHר

PHר: Secondary Containment for BioCells and Other Hardware

To meet NASA's safety requirements for biological containment, BioCells are typically housed in a Plate Habitat (PHר) that provides secondary containment. The PHר is compatible with both BioCells and similar third-party hardware, such as OmniTrays™. The PHר is available in different configurations to support gas exchange and accommodate newly developed hardware. PHרs are configurable with a variety of vents, seals, and pressure relieve devices allowing either active gas exchange with the environment for example when placed in a 5% CO2 environment such as in SרL or sealed to provide a passive (non-powered) 5% CO2 environment during launch to the ISS. PHרs also provide structural support during launch and return and are compatible with all cold-stowage provided temperature ranges including cryopreservation.

PHר during ground processing

PHר fully integrated and ready for launch.

BioCells in PHר

BioCells being packed into a PHר prior to launch.

PHר on orbit

Cryopreserved PHר floating onbaord the ISS before experiment activation.