welcome to the redshift lab.
we are flying our first astronauts on op-01 to lead research advancing reproductive health for all.
to learn more about the mission, visit op-01
interested in getting involved? apply here
The first time real menstrual blood was used in published research study was in 2023. Before that, only water-based solutionS were used.
menstrual health is understudied. our research is changing that.
“Periods have always been treated as private, but they’re also profoundly universal. When we study them in space, we’re saying that every experience, every body, and every cycle deserves a place in science.”
— MANJU BANGALORE, FOUNDER OF OPERATION PERIOD
