Danish Aerospace Company to support development of a new area: 3D Bone Quality Imaging system for space

Core Points - Danish Aerospace Company A/S (DAC) has signed a subcontract with Adaptix Ltd. to develop a 3D Bone Quality Imaging System for future use in space [2][9] - The contract is part of a project initiated by the European Space Agency and has the potential for a substantial development contract for a flight system [2][9] - The 24-month contract is valued at approximately EUR 100,000 (DKK 0.75 million) and focuses on creating a prototype for bone density measurements using a 3D Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) system [9] Company Overview - DAC specializes in advanced medical instrumentation and engineering fields primarily within space applications [10][11] - The company has over 30 years of experience, having launched more than 3.2 tons of DAC-developed hardware into space [7] - DAC's expertise includes developing respiratory equipment, ergometers for astronauts, and adapting commercial medical equipment for spaceflight [13] Industry Context - Maintaining bone strength in space is critical for astronauts, as missions lasting four to six months can lead to over 10% loss of bone mineral density at critical sites [4] - The technology being developed has potential applications on Earth for elderly individuals and patients hospitalized for extended periods [5] - The project aims to enhance the performance of existing and new in-space exercise systems, which are crucial for astronaut health [9]