NASA Astronaut Jessica Meir Enhances Cold Atom Lab Technology in Space
On May 8, 2026, NASA astronaut Jessica Meir conducted essential hardware updates to the Cold Atom Lab aboard the International Space Station, focusing on optical fiber installation.
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NASA astronaut Jessica Meir recently performed hardware updates to the Cold Atom Lab (CAL) while aboard the International Space Station on May 8, 2026.
During this operation, Meir inspected and installed optical fibers, which are crucial for the lab's functionality.
The Cold Atom Lab, comparable in size to a minifridge, plays a significant role in advancing research in quantum physics and other scientific fields.