A 7.2 m radius gondola centrifuge, with max. G level of 15 G and G-onset rate of 5 G/s. Hypo- and hyperbaric chambers for simulating altitudes up to 20,000 metres above sea level (masl), and dive depths down to 150 metre sea water (msw), respectively. The centrifuge and pressure chambers can be used for experiments in humans as well as for testing equipment.
The overall aims of the SAPC are to conduct and support research, development and teaching that may act to improve medical safety during manned flights.
SAPC research predominantly concerns different aspects of physiology but also development of technology. The research projects are commonly conducted as national or international collaborations.
The Karolinska Institute is a national collaborative partner. On the international arena, SAPC has close collaboration with Institute Jozef Stefan, Ljubljana.
Apart from performing independent research and development, the SAPC strives to establish networks and collaborations between industry and governmental agencies and authorities as well as with other centres and universities engaged in different aspects of manned space flight.