Popular Mechanics Highlights HPE’s Spaceborne Computer
Popular Mechanics featured Hewlett Packard Enterprise's (HPE) Spaceborne Computer in an article published yesterday. The Spaceborne Computer, which represents the first long-term demonstration of supercomputing…
Rethinking Rodent Research: Concept & Design
Building on the scientific success of previous missions using animal models, the Rodent Research Reference Missions adapt the standard rodent research format to maximize…
Going Off the Ground With Agriculture Research
Although it may seem a bit surprising, research conducted off of the ground—onboard the International Space Station (ISS) National Lab—could help improve agriculture back…
Looking at Liquid Motion in Microgravity
Although it is mesmerizing to watch large bubbles of liquid float around on the International Space Station (ISS), looking at liquid motion in microgravity…
Collaborating with NIH on Tissue Chips in Space
The International Space Station (ISS) National Lab enables a wide variety of research aimed at advancing the field of regenerative medicine—from cell-based studies to…
Remembering Teacher in Space Christa McAuliffe on International Women’s Day
This International Women's Day, we remember Christa McAuliffe, STS-51L citizen observer and payload specialist representing the Teacher in Space Project. McAuliffe served as an inspiration…
Commercial Crew Program: Impacts on Research
The International Space Station (ISS) is arguably humankind’s greatest technical achievement—an orbiting platform in low Earth orbit where astronauts have lived and worked continuously…
Crystallization in the Cupola: Real-Time Protein Crystal Growth on the ISS
Check out these photos of the In Situ Space Protein Crystal Growth payload taken in the Cupola of the International Space Station (ISS). This…
Going to Space to Help Improve Cardiovascular Disease Treatment on Earth
According to the World Health Organization, approximately 17.9 million people worldwide die from cardiovascular disease each year. It is the leading cause of death,…
Sending Nematodes to Space to Improve Crops on Earth
Nematodes will head to the International Space Station (ISS) National Lab to help improve insect pest control in crops back on the ground. Yesterday,…
ISS National Lab Featured in Remote Sensing Magazine Apogeo Spatial
The International Space Station (ISS) National Lab is featured on the cover of the most recent issue of Apogeo Spatial, a remote sensing magazine that focuses…
Florida Space Day: The Aerospace Industry’s Impact on Florida
Today, International Space Station (ISS) National Lab Chief Operating Officer Kenneth Shields spoke at Florida Space Day, an event that aims to educate Florida legislators…