ICE Cubes experiment unit

The 10 x 10 x 10 cm ICE cube unit accommodates payloads across various disciplines and is fitted into the facility housed in the Columbus laboratory of the International Space Station. Designed to be plug-and-play, the cubes are slotted in by an astronaut and then data collection begins. Researchers are able to access experiment data and even send commands 24-hours a day via remote login, thanks to a dedicated control centre in Belgium.