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…
Zero Robotics
Zero Robotics is a space-based programming competition for middle and high school students. Its name refers to three characteristics that make the program accessible…
Windows on Earth
Explore Windows on Earth to discover your home from a new and spectacular point of view! Astronauts take hundreds of photos each day for…
Tomatosphere
Learn about plant research on the Space Station and plant your own classroom garden with space-flown seeds! Tomatosphere is an award-winning, curriculum-driven free program…
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…
Sally Ride EarthKAM
You control the camera in this unique Earth observation experiment onboard the International Space Station! In 2016 alone, students and educators around the world…
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…
NASA STEM on Station
Link directly to NASA education programs and activities supporting ISS outreach. Learning guides, resources and news.
ISS GrowLab Kit
Students make a plant grow lab akin to the Veggie Experiment on ISS, then compare various seed types for hardiness. This experiment, developed by…