Second ISS National Lab Research Announcement Focused on Technology Advancements Released
NLRA 2021-7 seeks project concepts for investigations within the areas of applied R&D, translational medicine, technology readiness level maturation, and technology demonstration.
Save the Date! ISSRDC 2021 is Less Than 4 Months Away
Our 10th year will address the challenges of today—both on Earth and as we advance our exploration goals to the Moon and beyond.
CASIS Announces Research Announcements For In-Space Production Applications
These two in-space production applications research announcements are in the focus areas of: Advanced Manufacturing and Materials andTissue Engineering and Biomanufacturing.
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!
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American Chemical Society to Host Webinar on In-Space Production Opportunities
This Thursday, the American Chemical Society is hosting a webinar highlighting International Space Station (ISS) U.S. National Laboratory in-space production opportunities. Dr. Ken Savin,…
CASIS Releases Second ISS National Lab Research Announcement Focused on Technology Advancements
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (FL), April 7, 2021 – The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS), manager of the International Space Station…
From Discovery to Application to Demand: Advancing In-Space Production Applications
The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) recently released two International Space Station (ISS) U.S. National Laboratory research announcements (NLRAs) focused…
Innovation for Education: Adapting Tomatosphere™ in a Virtual Environment
Space Station Ambassador Debbie Reynolds cannot stop pinching herself to confirm what feels like a dream is truly her reality. After more than 25…
NASA Astronaut Kate Rubins Has Life Science-Focused Downlink with NIH Director Francis Collins
In 2016, NASA astronaut Kate Rubins was in the midst of her first mission to the…
CASIS Releases Two ISS National Lab Research Announcements For In-Space Production Applications
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (FL), March 22, 2021 – The Center for the Advancement of Science in…
Inspiring Girls in STEM: Girl Scouts Will Send Research to the ISS
As we continue to celebrate Women’s History Month, we are reminded that young girls everywhere are…
ISS R&D Conference 2021
This past year has definitely been a year filled with challenges. To overcome challenges, we must work together, and this year’s theme is about partnering to achieve the transformation needed to address the many challenges we face today—both here on Earth and as we advance our exploration goals to the Moon and beyond.

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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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