America's First Commercial Space Biotech
Rhodium Scientific is a Houston-based biotechnology company developing the biological systems needed for human spaceflight and translating those innovations into healthcare and national security applications on Earth. Operating at the intersection of space medicine, biotechnology, and agricultural biosciences, the company develops dual-use technologies designed to mitigate the most significant risks to human health in extreme environments. Since 2014, Rhodium has facilitated more than 35 spaceflight missions on the International Space Station (ISS), established a portfolio of NASA certified flight-proven hardware for the life sciences, and established multiple patents and peer-reviewed publications. Through its translational strategy, Rhodium converts unique spaceflight-derived biological insights into terrestrial applications spanning cancer, aging, pharmaceutical development, and resilient agriculture. With programs developed in alignment with FDA regulatory pathways and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) quality frameworks, Rhodium is uniquely positioned to bridge space research with regulated healthcare, commercial biotechnology, and national security priorities, establishing itself as the leader in emerging space medicine and dual-use biotechnology sectors.
From R&D to Biomanufacturing in Space
Rhodium Scientific delivers end-to-end capabilities across space medicine, biotechnology, biomanufacturing, and agricultural science. Through its flight-proven ISS platforms—the Rhodium Science Chamber Facility and Variable Gravity Centrifuge—the company enables scalable research and production across microgravity, lunar, and Martian environments.
Scientific Approach
Rhodium Scientific makes it easy to take research from the lab to space. Our team of scientists and project experts work with both new and experienced researchers to turn ideas into flight-ready experiments. We handle the complex parts—planning, hardware selection, quality checks, and NASA processes—so our partners can stay focused on the science and achieving reliable, reproducible results.
FDA-Aligned Quality Assurance
Rhodium Scientific sets the standard for quality in space-based research through FDA-aligned practices. We simplify and standardize experiments on the ISS to deliver reliable, reproducible, and scalable results. Every mission includes rigorous quality controls and chain-of-custody - accelerating the path from discovery to commercial products.
Leadership Team
Olivia G. Holzhaus, M.S.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Heath J. Mills, Ph.D.
Chief Scientific Officer
Janna Keever
Program Coordinator
Chris Kelley
Payload Mission & Ops
Meet the Advisors
Michael Baker
Astronaut, Global Spaceflight Advisor
Kate Rubins, Ph.D.
Astronaut, Biomedical Advisor
Anne Cheever, Ph.D.
Space Biodefense Advisor
Camille Alleyne, Ph.D.
Strategy Advisor
Cameron Bess, Ph.D.
Senior Science Advisor
Sam Gunderson
NASA Advisor
Chris Udall
Investment Strategy Advisor
Susan Amat, Ph.D.
International Innovation Advisor
Launch Your Research
Bring your research to space with confidence. Rhodium Scientific guides your mission from concept to orbit—delivering reliable, high-quality results every step of the way.