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Bioprocessing Module (BPM)

The BPM is an early JSC design used to contain and mix fluids in space.  It consists of 3 syringes connected to a 3-way valve allowing fluid to be pushed from any one chamber into another depending on valve configuration. BioServe first used BPM’s aboard STS-37.

BioServe Space Technologies – 429 UCB – Boulder, CO 80309 - Tel.+1(303) 492-1005 - Fax.+1(303) 492-8883