ARISS - Radio Experimenters Kit
Students use antennas and computer software to experiment with radio communications, including direct contact with ISS.
ARISS – Talk with astronauts
An exciting opportunity for students to talk directly with astronauts on the International Space Station!
CanSat
Assemble and launch on a high-altitude balloon this soda-can sized data system with its multiple sensors, GPS and radio beacon.
CAST
Working with academic and industry partners to create and implement age-appropriate and STEM-focused educational opportunities.
DreamKit Hands-on Experiments
Classroom experiments that use swabs and petri dishes to compare germs in the classroom vs. on the ISS. Cost: $$ or FREE at-home activities
DreamUp - Build and Launch
Students conceive, build and launch their own experiments. Options include insidea ISS and deployed mini-satellite. Cost: $$$
ExoLab - Experiment Kit
Experiment using an ExoLab kit in the classroom and monitor the same experiment on the ISS. AT HOME: Select the seed for next experiment. Price: $$ or FREE at-home activities
Genes in Space - Competition
Free and Easy - online videos explain about genetics, testing in space and Coronavirus.
Genes in Space - DNA Kit
Students experiment with the same DNA analysis equipment used on ISS. Helpful but not required for Genes in Space competition.
Go For Launch - Art!
Turn STEM to STEAM with this art competition. Each class guaranteed to send art project to ISS.
Go For Launch - Science!
Build teamwork and leadership skills while competing for the opportunity to send your experiment to space.
ISS Above - Activity Guide
Learning activities highlight the ISS, orbital path, Earth views, and related topics. It helps to have the ISS Above device, but it's not required. Cost: FREE
ISS Above - Display Device
The ISS-Above makes it easy to check in with the International Space Station every day from your home or classroom.
ISS GrowLab Kit
Students make a plant grow lab akin to ISS, then compare seed types for hardiness. Most robust seeds flown to ISS.
NASA STEM on Station
Links directly to NASA education programs and activities supporting ISS outreach, including learning guides, resources, and news.
Nickelodeon Slime in Space Virtual Field Trip
This free 15-minute virtual field trip will take kids 250 miles above earth to see how slime, and water, react in a microgravity environment. It's truly out of this world!
Orion's Quest
Team up with International Space Station scientists to make real contributions to world-class research.
Quest Lab: Level 1
Build a space kit that investigates heat transfer on earth. Then write Arduino code to test your experiment on ISS!
Quest Lab: Level 2
Students use electronics and programming via LEGO EV3 for heat experiments on ISS.
Quest Lab: Level 3
Work with mentors to build a custom experiment to launch and operate on the International Space Station!
Sally Ride EarthKAM
Students from around the world can request images of Earth from space using a camera on the ISS!
Science Time From Space
Astronauts demonstrate science concepts that complement the content in Story Time From Space books.
SciGirls in Space
Videos featuring middle and high school girls who designed, built, and launched experiments to the ISS.
Space Explorers: The ISS Experience
Get a once-in-a-lifetime perspective of our planet and the experience of astronauts as they perform important work during a spacewalk.
Space Station Academy
Realistic training and in-orbit exercises prepare students to live like an astronaut and fly a virtual mission to the ISS!
Space Station Ambassadors
Join our nationwide network of volunteers who share their excitement and love of space and STEM.
Space Station Explorers - Web
Space Station Explorers is the official web site for ISS National Lab education. Visit to explore ISS and all things education.
Space Station Explorers STEM Kit
These six hands-on activities introduce core concepts about the ISS. A great entry point for students and educators.
Story Time From Space
Astronauts read STEM books for kids from onboard the ISS. Rosie Revere Engineer is just one example of more than 20 books, all available to watch online.
Student Spaceflight Experiments Program
Students in fifth grade through college can design a real experiment to send to the International Space Station.
Tomatosphere
Compare germination rates of two packets of seeds. One packet has flown on ISS, the other has not.
Windows on Earth
View unique and awe-inspiring images of Earth as the astronauts see it from the International Space Station.
Zero Robotics
Program a soccer-ball-sized robot and take part in a competition based on a real-life space exploration challenge.
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