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In the latest article in our “Forging the Path” series, Francisco Córdova, chief operating officer for the ISS National Lab, discusses the need for both crewed and uncrewed low Earth orbit platforms in the post-ISS era.  Why is embracing both types of platforms rather than choosing one or the other important? Enabling valuable breakthroughs not possible on Earth. Read more: https://ow.ly/WRmc50X5Eu2

In the latest article in our “Forging the Path” series, Francisco Córdova, chief operating officer for the ISS National Lab, discusses the need for both crewed and uncrewed low Earth orbit platforms in the post-ISS era.

Why is embracing both types of platforms rather than choosing one or the other important? Enabling valuable breakthroughs not possible on Earth. Read more: ow.ly/WRmc50X5Eu2
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In this issue’s cover story, see how a pioneering company used the ISS to test technology to advance the development of an interplanetary Internet. Other features highlight how space-grown tumors could lead to personalized cancer treatment and how the Genes in Space student research program has helped shape the STEM workforce of tomorrow..

Photo documentation of the Materials ISS Experiment Flight Facility (MISSE-FF) platform aboard the International Space Station.

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