SpaceBorn United

SpaceBorn United
  • Founded:
    2015
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  • Headquarters:
    Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Description: SpaceBorn United is a Dutch research and biotech company dedicated to enabling human reproduction in space. The company focuses on developing the necessary biomedical technologies and conducting research to facilitate conception and early embryo development in microgravity environments, with the long-term goal of supporting human settlement beyond Earth.
Vision:
To be the pioneering organization that facilitates safe human conception and birth in space, contributing to humanity's evolution into a multi-planetary species.
Mission:
To research and enable the conditions for different stages of human reproduction in space, ensuring the possibility of sustainable human life beyond Earth.
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Key Milestones:
  • 2015: SpaceBorn United was founded by Dr. Egbert Edelbroek.
  • 2023: Planned ARTIS test flight to validate prototype in real flight conditions without biological samples. Completion of IVF-in-space prototype and preparation for suborbital test flights
  • 2024: Scheduled ARTIS Mission I to demonstrate mammalian conception and early embryo development in space.
  • 2026: Targeted ARTIS Mission III to apply proven ARTIS technology to human stem cell embryo development.
  • 2028: Aiming for ARTIS Mission V to enable human conception, early embryo development, and cryogenic protection in partial gravity.
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  • ARTIS (Assisted Reproductive Technology in Space): A biomedical platform designed to support conception and early embryo development in microgravity. The system re-engineers existing IVF technology for space applications, providing adjustable artificial gravity to study partial gravity's effects on embryonic development.
  • Space-Embryo-Incubator: A microfluidic IVF device designed for space conditions, facilitating fertilization and early embryo development under artificial gravity
  • Mission Architecture: Design and implementation of space missions focusing on reproductive biology, including validation missions with animal models and future human applications
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