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March 26, 2026

Continuity in Low Earth Orbit: The Foundation of a Thriving Space Economy

Low Earth orbit is no longer just a destination for exploration; it is an emerging economic domain. To fully realize its...

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Orbital Edge Accelerator 2026 Partners

March 24, 2026

ISS National Lab’s Space-Tech Accelerator to Empower More Startups in 2026

The 2026 Orbital Edge Accelerator will provide unrivaled resources for ambitious startups through significant venture capital...

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SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft viewed from the International Space Station.

February 26, 2026

ISS National Lab-Sponsored Payloads Return on SpaceX CRS-33

With the successful return of SpaceX’s 33rd Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) mission for NASA, ISS National Lab-sponsored...

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Star trails and city lights streak by as the International Space Station orbits Earth

February 25, 2026

NIH Releases Update on Tissue Chips Research

Microgravity offers researchers a powerful opportunity to study accelerated aging and identify subtle disease processes that are...

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NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 launch

February 18, 2026

Four New Astronauts Arrive at Space Station for Long-Duration Science Expedition

While on the space station, the Crew-12 astronauts will work on dozens of payloads sponsored by the ISS National Laboratory®...

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2025 Science Highlights. Seen here: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim on station.

January 29, 2026

ISS National Lab Marks Record Year for Space-Based Scientific Results

The International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory achieved a record-breaking year of scientific output last year,...

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Four SpaceX Crew-11 members gather for a crew portrait.

January 15, 2026

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Safely Returns to Earth After Long-Duration Science Expedition on...

NASA’s SpaceX Crew‑11 mission safely splashed down off the coast of California early Thursday morning, returning from a...

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ISS National Lab in 2025 - A year in review.

December 18, 2025

ISS National Lab Celebrates a Year of Innovation, Partnerships, and Progress in Low Earth...

This year’s accomplishments reflect the powerful convergence of science, technology, and creativity on the orbiting...

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Upward Volume 9, Issue 1 Available Now

In this issue’s cover story, discover how a biotech startup is using space to manufacture artificial retinas that could restore vision in people with macular degeneration. Other features highlight a new in-orbit capture system that could help remove space debris and a study on how microbes could be used to produce valuable materials on long-duration spaceflight missions.

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