SpaceX CRS-29 Mission Overview
SpaceX’s 29th Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will launch from Kennedy Space Center no earlier than Sunday, November 5,…
Microbes, Mucus, and Brain Organoids—Experiments to Prevent and Treat Disease Launching on Next Space Station Resupply Mission
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (FL), October 30, 2023 — From research on microbes to studies on brain organoids, a new pharmaceutical lab, and the role…
Unleashing the Power of Melanin in Space for Next-Gen Biomaterials
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (FL), November 3, 2023 – Exploring the mysteries of the natural pigment melanin in the unique microgravity environment of the International…
Investigation to Explore Brain Aging in Space to Fly on SpaceX CRS-29
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (FL), November 2, 2023 – To unlock insights into protecting our brains from cognitive decline, a team of researchers from the…
NSF-Funded Research to Study Liver Regeneration in Space Will Fly on SpaceX CRS-29
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (FL), November 1, 2023 – The human liver is a superhero among organs. It works to rid the body of toxins…
Gel-Coated Tubes Flying on SpaceX CRS-29 Will Investigate How the Mucus Lining of the Lungs Affects Drug Delivery
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (FL), October 31, 2023 – Approximately 10 percent of babies in the U.S. are born prematurely, which puts them at risk…
Media Invited to Webinar Spotlighting International Space Station National Laboratory-Sponsored Investigations on SpaceX CRS-29
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (FL), October 26, 2023 – The International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory and NASA invite members of the media to take…
ISS National Lab Research Announcement Seeking Tissue Engineering and Biomanufacturing Proposals Opens
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (FL), October 4, 2023 – A new research announcement to leverage the unique environment of the International Space Station (ISS) to…
Studying Immune Cell Aging in Space May Lead to New Therapies for Patients on Earth
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (FL), October 3, 2023 – A healthy immune system is what defends the body from invaders like bacteria and viruses. But…
Heart Cells in Space Help Advance Treatments for Cardiovascular Disease
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (FL), September 12, 2023 – Heart disease is the leading cause of death globally, and once cardiovascular tissue is damaged, there’s…
Saving Lives on Earth and Beyond: Space Station Flame Research Sheds Light on Fire Safety
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (FL), September 7, 2023 –A tragic high-rise fire inspired breakthrough research leveraging the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory to reveal startling…
SpaceX’s Dragon Spacecraft Returns Crew and Critical Science to Earth Following Long-Duration Mission
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (FL), Sept. 5, 2023 – Four astronauts ended a six-month science expedition onboard the International Space Station (ISS) with the successful…