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Barratt, wearing a long-sleeved blue shirt, glasses, a headlamp, and blue latex gloves, peers into the open round hatch of the combustion rack, using his right hand to pull out a device with two long metal protrusions and multiple cords connecting it to the rack.

Astronaut Mike Barratt replaces fuel bottles inside the Combustion Integrated Rack

iss071e439784 (Aug. 5, 2024) NASA astronaut Mike Barratt replaces components inside the space station’s Combustion Integrated Rack. This facility is used for a range of combustion experiments including studies on fuel efficiency, flame behavior, and fire prevention. Results could improve crew safety and provide insights to improve energy efficiency in space and on Earth.

Image Credit: NASA
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