COMMERCIAL GENERIC BIOPROCESSING APPARATUS SCIENCE INSERT-03: SPIDERS AND
BUTTERFLIES (CSI-03), TWO INVESTIGATIONS
Research Area: Classroom Versions of ISS Investigations
Expedition(s): 18, 21, and 22
Principal Investigator(s): ● Chip Taylor, Monarch Watch, University of Kansas, Lawrence,
Kansas
● Ken Werner, Gulf Coast Butterflies, Naples, Florida
● Louis S. Stodieck, PhD, University of Colorado, BioServe
Space Technologies, Boulder, Colorado
● Mark Stowe, Gainesville, Florida
● Mary Ann Hamilton, Butterfly Pavilion, Westminster, Colorado
● Nancy P. Moreno, PhD, Baylor College of Medicine,
Houston, Texas
● Paula Cushing, PhD, Denver Museum of Nature and Science,
Denver, Colorado
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
Commercial Generic Bioprocessing Apparatus Science Insert - 03 (CSI-03) is one investigation in
the CSI program series. The CSI program provides the K-12 community opportunities to utilize
the unique microgravity environment of the ISS as part of the regular classroom to encourage
learning and interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). CSI-03 examines
the complete life cycle of the painted lady butterfly; how they eat, grow, and undergo
metamorphosis in space.EARTH BENEFITS
CSI-03 provides a unique educational
opportunity to encourage and inspire
students to pursue careers in the scientific
and technical fields by participating in
near real-time research activities on the
ISS. This promotes education of the next
generation of scientists, engineers, and
crew members for the space program.SPACE BENEFITS
Results from CSI-03 might help scientists
more clearly understand how different
organisms are affected by the
microgravity environment. CSI-03
influences children to continue their
education in STEM areas and pursue
related careers.ISS021E028973 - Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert
Thirsk, Expedition 21 flight engineer, works with the new
Commercial Generic Bioprocessing Apparatus Science Insert
03 (CSI-03) assembly in the Kibo Laboratory of the
International Space Station.