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Keeping an Eye on Earth
Earth, ISS
Apr 22, 2020
Earth observing instruments on the space station along with photography from crew members serve to keep a multifunctional eye on our home planet.
Finding the Invisible
Universe, ISS
Mar 10, 2020
Scientists are using AMS-02 on the Space Station to study fundamental particles originating from sources up to billions of light years away. These particles may hold the key to understanding both the composition and history of our universe.
Finding the Invisible Poster
Making Space for Technology Development
ISS
Dec 6, 2019
The International Space Station provides the only microgravity environment in which we can test technologies critical to our deep-space exploration in the near and far-term future.
Making Space for Technology Development Poster
Unlocking the Origins of the Universe
Universe, ISS
Nov 21, 2019
AMS-02 is helping scientists investigate many fundamental physics questions from its place on the space station. Astronauts are conducting a series of space walks to perform repairs and extend the life of the observatory.
Unlocking the Origins of the Universe Poster
Cutting-edge Biomanufacturing Aboard the International Space Station
ISS
Jul 30, 2019
Welcome to the world of 3D biomanufacturing, a cutting-edge practice on Earth that is being tested aboard the International Space Station.
Biomanufacturing Aboard the ISS Poster
Cementing Our Place in Space
ISS
Jun 11, 2019
Experiments have taken place aboard the International Space Station to study cement based concrete in microgravity.
Cementing Our Place in Space Poster
Shining Laser Light on Earth’s Forests
Earth, ISS
Apr 30, 2019
The Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) on the space station beams laser light down to Earth to reveal the height and density of trees and vegetation.
Shining Laser Light on Earth’s Forests Poster
A Chip Off the Old Block
ISS
Apr 18, 2019
Living 3D versions of human organs called Tissue Chips are being sent to the International Space Station to be studied in microgravity.
A Successful Mission Starts With Nutrition
ISS
Apr 3, 2019
The relationship between a successful exploration mission and balanced nutrition is vital in the extreme vastness of outer space.
A Successful Mission Starts With Nutrition Poster
Enjoying the Geminids From Above and Below
ISS, Sky Watching, Meteor Showers
Dec 13, 2018
The Geminids meteor shower will be viewed from above by the Meteor camera on the International Space Station, as well as from below by sky watchers on Earth.
Enjoying the Geminids From Above and Below Poster
The In-Space Refabricator
ISS
Nov 19, 2018
The Refabricator on the International Space Station is a hybrid 3D printer that can also recycle materials to make new items.
The In-Space Refabricator Poster
Sweating Can Be Cool
Earth, ISS
Oct 5, 2018
NASA's ECOSTRESS mission is studying how plants sweat, providing detailed measurements of plant temperatures from space.
Sweating Can Be Cool Poster
Reach For It
ISS
Oct 2, 2018
During the Year of Education on Station, NASA astronauts Joe Acaba and Ricky Arnold have shared their love of STEM and their passion for teaching.
Reach For It Poster
Thinking Inside the Box
ISS
Sep 26, 2018
Gloveboxes on the ISS allow for experiments on materials that you wouldn't want escaping into the station's enclosed space.
Thinking Inside the Box Poster
Follow the Sun
Earth, Sun, ISS
Aug 16, 2018
The TSIS instrument on the International Space Station is continuing NASA's 40-year record of tracking the Sun's radiant energy.
Follow the Sun Poster