Malaysia to share results of tests aboard International Space Station

KUANTAN:

Malaysia will share the results of the experiments done on board of the International Space Station (ISS) with local and international scientists on Sept 2.

Angkasawan Datuk Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor said the studies made on three types of cancer cells and protein crystalisation in zero gravity would be announced at a special session to be held at the Putra World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur.

"We have a very good and positive results which can help the scientists who are working in the respective areas," he said after a motivational talk at Shahputra College here yesterday.

He said the studies made on cancer cells would in a way help scientists to find cure for the disease.

"The results may not give an instant cure for cancer but will help us understand how the cells react in such a condition," he said.
Dr Sheikh Muszaphar also expressed his disatisfaction with the lack of direction in Malaysia's space programme.