Spacelab

Spacelab was a science laboratory built by Germany and launched into space aboard NASA's Space Shuttle between 1983 and 1998. It provided scientists with a controlled environment to conduct experiments in microgravity, enabling advancements in physics, biology, medicine, and materials research. Spacelab consisted of modular units that could be customized for specific missions, allowing researchers to study phenomena impossible to replicate on Earth. It was a significant step in making space research more accessible and helped pave the way for future space laboratories.