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April 9, 2026

Precision Nanomedicine to Target the Most Challenging Tumors

“MicrogravityThe condition of perceived weightlessness created when an object is in free fall, for example when an object is in orbital motion. Microgravity alters many observable phenomena within the physical and life sciences, allowing scientists to study things in ways not possible on Earth. The International Space Station provides access to a persistent microgravity environment. research has given us a clearer path toward optimizing this technology for real‑world cancer treatment,”...

April 7, 2026

Orbital Edge Accelerator 2026 Launches to Unlock Space and Capital for Ambitious Founders

As investment momentum builds across deep tech and dual-use sectors—including AI, robotics, therapeutics, materials, and...

March 26, 2026

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

Low Earth orbit(Abbreviation: LEO) The orbit around the Earth that extends up to an altitude of 2,000 km (1,200 miles) from Earth’s surface. The International Space Station’s orbit is in LEO, at an altitude of approximately 250 miles. is no longer just a destination for exploration; it is an emerging economic domain. To fully realize its...

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...

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 NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration, ISSInternational Space Station National Lab-sponsored...

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...

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®...

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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