Upward—to the ISS and Beyond
Five years ago, we released the inaugural issue of Upward, the official magazine of the International Space Station (ISS) U.S. National Laboratory. The goal…
New 2021 Research Announcement Focuses on Higher Education and Digitization
The International Space Station (ISS) U.S. National Laboratory supports advanced research and development (R&D) that improves human knowledge and the quality of life on…
Redwire to Develop a New Industrial Crystal Growth Platform on NG-15
Redwire, in partnership with the International Space Station (ISS) U.S. National Laboratory, is developing an automated Single Crystal Growth Chamber (SCGC) that will reside…
SmallSat Symposium Paints an Exciting Funding Picture
Last week we had an opportunity to listen to the SmallSat Symposium 2021, which while held virtually this year, continued to deliver a copious…
Several Technology Development Payloads Sponsored by the ISS National Lab Launching on Northrop Grumman CRS-15
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (FL), February 17, 2021 – On Saturday, February 20, no earlier than 12:36 p.m. EST, Northrop Grumman is scheduled to launch…
International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Advancing Research and Inspiring Girls to Pursue STEM
Today, as we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we highlight some of the pioneering women and girls who are…
Northrop Grumman CRS-15 Mission Overview
Northrop Grumman’s 15th Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) mission to the International Space Station (ISS) is slated for launch no earlier than February 20 at…
The Spaceborne Computer Returns to the ISS
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is excitedly awaiting its return to the International Space Station (ISS) with its Spaceborne Computer-2 (SBC-2) system—and you should be…
Multiple ISS National Lab-Sponsored Microbial Research Investigations Presently Being Performed on the Orbiting Platform
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (FL), February 9, 2021 – Astronauts onboard the International Space Station (ISS) are currently supporting two investigations sponsored by the U.S.…
Having a Heart to Heart in Space
February is a time to think of hearts—but not just the ones in Valentine’s Day cards. As American Heart Month, we should take time…
Astronauts Kate Rubins and Victor Glover to Conduct Live Downlink With National Science Foundation
On Wednesday, February 3, representatives from the National Science Foundation (NSF) will have the opportunity to talk with NASA astronauts Kate Rubins and Victor…
First-Ever LIVE Story Time From Space Reading With Astronaut Shannon Walker!
One of the longest running, most successful education programs sponsored by the International Space Station (ISS) U.S. National Laboratory is going live for the…
Students Explore Microbiology on the Space Station With DreamUp’s Germs in Space DreamKit
The Germs in Space DreamKit, produced by DreamUp, aims to bring space science to homes and classrooms through hands-on experiments. Using these science, technology,…
CASIS Unveils Research Announcement in Technology Advancements to Leverage the ISS National Lab
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (FL), January 21, 2021 – The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS), manager of the International Space Station…
CASIS Releases International Space Station U.S. National Laboratory 2020 Annual Report
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (FL), January 14, 2021 –The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) has released the International Space Station (ISS)…
SpaceX CRS-21 Safely Splashes Down Off the Coast of Florida, Returning Science From the Space Station Back to Earth
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (FL), January 14, 2021 – SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft splashed down safely off the coast of Florida last night, concluding a month-plus…
Connecting Students With Space Through Ham Radio
Lydia Bennett is currently a junior at Saint Francis High School near Atlanta. While in middle school, Lydia participated in an Amateur Radio on…
A Reflection on 2020—and Hope for the Future
Certainly 2020 is a year that will be characterized by its powerful effect on how we as humans come together to overcome adversity and…
Investment Perspectives: Looking Forward to a Busy 2021
As the tough 2020—with its tragic loss of human life to COVID-19 and economic disruptions during the fight with the virus—comes to a close,…
NASA Astronauts Hard at Work on Multiple Life Science Investigations Onboard the International Space Station
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (FL), December 16, 2020 – On December 7, a Dragon spacecraft loaded with thousands of pounds of critical supplies and research…