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Learn more about the exciting research projects and scientific discoveries in the fields of Space Biology and Physical Sciences:

New “Moon Duster” Will Help Clean NASA Assets in Space

May 4, 2021

To help protect future space assets and astronauts from dangerous effects that arise from Moon/Mars dust exposure, NASA is developing a new technology that will utilize electron beams/ultraviolet light to remove dust.

BPS plant research results in COSPAR award

Apr 29, 2021

Dr. Kiss was the Co-Principal Investigator for the Seedling Growth project, a NASA supported series of plant biology experiments onboard the International Space Station.

NASA Astronaut Paints a Picture of Success Growing Plants in Space

Apr 27, 2021

Astronauts on the International Space Station recently enjoyed a fresh supply of leafy greens, thanks in large part to the efforts of Expedition 64 crew member Michael Hopkins.

Amendment 12: DRAFT Biological Sciences Text for Community Comment: E.10 Lunar Explorer Instrument for Space Biology Applications

Apr 23, 2021

ROSES-2021 Amendment 12 releases for community comment draft text for

Growing Beyond Earth-a Citizen Science Project

Apr 16, 2021

In the Growing Beyond Earth Program teachers and students conduct research similar to how plants are being grown in the Veggie chamber on the International Space Station. Students conduct experiment trials, collect data on different crop types and growing techniques, and report these data in a... Read More

Photo of a young female student watering seeds in a grow box emitting a pink glow (left) and a female astronaut water seeds on the International Space Station in a grow box that is also emitting a pink glow.

Gateway Instruments to Improve Radiation Detection for Artemis Astronauts

Apr 15, 2021

Gateway Instruments to Improve Radiation Detection for Artemis Astronauts

Pepper Seeds Ready to Spice Up Space Station

Apr 14, 2021

Researchers from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center plant pepper seeds in seed carriers inside the Space Life Sciences Lab on April 8, 2021, as part of the Plant Habitat-04 (PH-04) experiment.

Seven Ways the International Space Station Helps Us Study Plant Growth in Space

Apr 7, 2021

As NASA plans long-duration missions to the Moon and Mars, a key factor is figuring out how to feed crews during their weeks, months, and even years in space.

Multi-Spectral Fluorescence Imaging System for Studying Gene Expression on ISS

Mar 9, 2021

NASA seeks to understand the impact of the spaceflight environment on organisms in preparation for long-duration missions. Spectrum was developed to undertake these types of studies using model organisms on ISS.

Series of 3 photos (left to right) a man next to the spectrum box, middle - a male astronaut inserting a specimen plate into the spectrum box, right - a female astronaut holding the speciman plate

Mission Commander Thrives as ‘Space Gardener’

Mar 4, 2021

NASA astronaut Mike Hopkins’ enthusiasm for learning to grow plants in space has proven fruitful for the agency’s Vegetable Production System (Veggie).