A month ago, our MultISS instrument — an experiment developed and monitored by CADMOS at CNES in Toulouse — took off for the International Space Station aboard the SpaceX SpX-35 resupply mission.
This is the culmination of months of passionate work and an immense source of pride for our teams to see our imaging technology reach Earth’s orbit! Further proof of our optical inspection solutions’ ability to adapt to the most demanding environments, from the depths of the Earth to space orbit.
The onboard objective of MultISS: protecting crew health and equipment
Aboard the International Space Station, MultISS has a clear mission:
- identify potential biological contamination ;
- determine its nature through advanced optical analyses ;
- target cleaning areas to protect astronaut health and prevent material biocorrosion on the Station’s equipment.
Cutting-edge technology built for the extreme
400 km above Earth, in this extremely demanding environment, Lumetis technology truly comes into its own, relying on three major technological pillars:
- INSTANT & NON-CONTACT IN-SITU INSPECTION
A true “pocket laboratory”, the instrument allows astronauts to observe and analyze surface bio-contaminations directly on the Station’s walls and equipment, without complex preparation or sampling.
- LIGHT INDEPENDENCE & SPEED
Thanks to its innovative lighting sources and unique optical architecture, MultISS performs multispectral and fluorescence analyses in just a few seconds, completely independent of ambient light.
- RELIABLE DATA & FAST DECISION-MAKING
The integrated visualization and interpretation tools deliver immediate, objective, and easy-to-read results right where they are needed. intégrés fournissent des résultats immédiats, objectifs et faciles à interpréter au plus près du besoin opérationnel.
Sophie Adenot a rencontre les equipes du Cadmos qui lui ont presente les experiences francaises de sa mission Epsilon dont le decollage est prevu pour le 15 fevrier 2026.
Presentation de l’experience MultISS
(c)Alexandre OLLIER 2025
Acknowledgements
The entire Lumetis team is following this adventure with passion, eagerly awaiting the very first flight experiment results!
We extend our sincere thanks to the teams at CNES, CADMOS, and ESA for their trust, this fantastic collaboration, and this unique opportunity to bring our innovation to the heart of space exploration.
Stay tuned, we can’t wait to share images of this adventure with you!