Space Station Explorers STEM Kit
These six hands-on activities, using easily accessible materials, introduce core concepts about the ISS. A great entry point for students and educators. Humans in…
Story Time From Space
Story Time From Space has a new video! Check out Totality! An Eclipse Guide in Rhyme and Science read by NASA Astronaut Stephen Bowen!…
Nickelodeon Slime in Space Virtual Field Trip
Nickelodeon sent its iconic slime to the International Space Station to evaluate how this non-Newtonian fluid reacted in microgravity. Astronauts performed a variety of…
Student Spaceflight Experiments Program
The Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP) offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to design authentic research for the ISS National Lab! The National Center for Earth…
Space Station Explorers – Web
Space Station Explorers is the official web site for ISS National Lab education. Visit to explore all partner programs, news updates and education resources.
Space Station Ambassadors
Join our nationwide network of volunteers who share their excitement about the International Space Station with their students, peers, and communities! The Space Station…
Quest For Excellence
Since 2010, the Quest Institute for Quality Education has launched over 100 student-designed experiments investigating topics such as plant health, bacterial growth, ant behavior,…
Orion’s Quest
Orion’s Quest engages teachers and students in authentic space-based research through live or virtual “missions.” Missions are free, standards-based, and manageable in scope for…
Nickelodeon Slime in Space Virtual Field Trip
Nickelodeon sent its iconic slime to the International Space Station to evaluate how this non-Newtonian fluid reacted in microgravity. Astronauts performed a variety of…
NASA STEM on Station
Link directly to NASA education programs and activities supporting ISS outreach. Learning guides, resources and news.
STEMonstration 8: Water Filtration
Astronauts on the ISS drink water recycled from their own urine and sweat! It may sound gross, but it’s cleaner than bottled water! In…
Crystal Growth in Microgravity
Learners investigate the growth of crystals under different temperature conditions using heat pack hand warmers. This activity is from page 148 of the immense…