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THRIVING IN SPACE

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Revolutionary Research in Extraordinary Places.

  • Biological & Physical Sciences (BPS)

    NASA research contributes to breakthroughs that advance national priorities and maintain U.S. leadership in science and technology.  

    Studying the fundamental effects of space stressors (such as radiation and microgravity) on biological and physical phenomena promotes mission success and benefits life on Earth.

  • ADVANCING MOON AND MARS MISSIONS:

    Precision Health: Artemis II - A Virtual Astronaut Tissue Analog Response (AVATAR); Microbiome of the Built Environment (MoBE)
    Space Crops: Artemis III - Lunar Effects on Agricultural Flora (LEAF)
    Foundations: Artemis III - Flammability of Materials on the Moon (FM2)
    Quantum Leaps: Cold Atom Lab, pioneering quantum discovery that fuels technology advancements
    Space Labs: Utilizing commercial capabilities to conduct critical science

  • ENABLING SPACE EXPLORATION:

    • Ensure astronaut health
    • Grow food in extreme environments
    • Promote safe, sustainable habitats
    • Fuel cutting-edge technologies
    • Leverage commercial capabilities  

  • BENEFITTING HUMANITY:

    • Medical and biotechnology advancements
    • Agricultural innovations
    • New technologies and engineering improvements
    • Economic growth opportunities

Biological & Physical Sciences.

Our Goals At-A-Glance.

Precision Health

Leveraging space to unlock the secrets of aging and disease

Stressors encountered during space travel can affect human health, including bone and muscle loss, immune system function, microbes, and other biological responses. NASA research could provide vital information needed to help protect astronauts during future deep-space missions and advance the prevention and treatment of disease for people on Earth.

Precision Health - Aging & Disease

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Biological & Physical Sciences Division

  • NASA’s Biological and Physical Sciences Division pioneers scientific discovery and enables exploration by using space environments to conduct investigations not possible on Earth. Studying biological and physical phenomenon under extreme conditions allows researchers to advance the fundamental scientific knowledge required to go farther and stay longer in space, while also benefitting life on Earth.