SpaceX CRS-21 Safely Splashes Down Off the Coast of Florida, Returning Science From the Space Station Back to Earth
More than 30 payloads sponsored by the ISS U.S. National Laboratory were a part of this return mission.
NASA Astronauts Hard at Work on Multiple Life Science Investigations Aboard the International Space Station
SpaceX CRS-21 brought a variety of life science investigations sponsored by the ISS National Lab intending to benefit patient care on Earth.
Become a Home Astronaut!
Check out these out-of-this-world activities from our partners and NASA—and keep encouraging students to create, explore, and be passionate about science!
Visions for the Future
In 2020, we celebrated 20 years of continuous human presence in space. We asked members of the ISS community to share their hopes for the next 20.
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Connecting Students With Space Through Ham Radio
Lydia Bennett is currently a junior at Saint Francis High School near Atlanta. While in middle school, Lydia participated in an Amateur Radio on…
Investment Perspectives: Looking Forward to a Busy 2021
As the tough 2020—with its tragic loss of human life to COVID-19 and economic disruptions during the fight with the virus—comes to a close,…
Time's First-Ever Kid of the Year is Past Participant in Genes in Space Program
For the first time ever, in 2020, TIME magazine has selected a “Kid of the Year.” From more than 5,000 U.S.-based nominees, Time chose…
ISS National Lab Contributes Paper to Spaceflight Biology Research Collection
Our journey into space has seen dramatic changes since the first days of manned space flight back in the early 1960s. As we aim…
From Opening Doors to Building One: A Space Station Success Story
The pressure is on. Literally. Not much stands between the astronauts on the International Space Station…
To Boldly Go, We Must Boldly Grow
Past as Prologue When asked what the future holds for humans in space, it’s tempting to…
20 Years of Student Experiments Using the International Space Station
Let’s take a moment’s pause to celebrate a significant milestone: 20 years of continuous human presence…
ISS National Lab Overview Video, SpaceX CRS-21
SpaceX’s 21st commercial resupply mission is slated for launch no earlier than December 5 at 11:39 a.m. ET from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The ISS U.S. National Laboratory is sponsoring more than 15 payloads that will bring value to our nation and further enable a sustainable market in low Earth orbit.

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Learn-At-Home Activities and Experiences
We know many students are learning at home right now, and hands-on activities are especially important to keep students engaged and learning. Our network of ISS partners has pulled together dozens of no-cost activities for the whole family. After all, we are all in this together.
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