SpaceBox Scientific
Space-biotech startup developing compact automated laboratories for microgravity experiments. Its goal is to lower the access barrier for biotechnology and pharmaceutical teams to orbital research and returnable experiments.
| Organisation | SpaceBox Scientific |
|---|---|
| Ukrainian connection | Founded by Ukrainian Yaroslav Zaplatnikov; Ukrainian project origin and participation by Ukrainian engineers/entrepreneurs |
| Main country | United Statesinternational project of a Ukrainian founder |
| Countries involved | United StatesUkraineGermanyinternational scientific cooperation |
| Presence abroad | Schaumburg, Illinois, USA; European contacts/team including Germany; CEO Yaroslav Zaplatnikov |
| Founders and key people | Yaroslav Zaplatnikov — founder/CEO; Dr Amy Holt — CSO; Ivan Prinko — lead engineer; Yevhen Kovalenko — scientist |
| Stage and heritage | Functional microgravity laboratory platform; company reports completed space missions/experiments |
| Official website | www.spacebox.tech |
Note on status: Current as of 14 Aug 2026; see the cited sources.
Checked 2026-08-14