Project

Qualifying Insulin Pumps for Spaceflight (QuIPS)

Copyright

Blaga Ditrow

Blaga Ditrow / Zero Gravity Corporation / MIT Space Exploration Initiative

By Kyle Horn, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics

The mission of this project is to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of insulin delivery pumps in micro- and hyper-gravity to advance the accessibility of human spaceflight for the disabled community. This work will not only carve a path to space for people living with diabetes, but also provide the first comprehensive understanding of the physical limitations of insulin pump technology in extreme environments.

Copyright

Blaga Ditrow