Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025

International Space Station National Laboratory Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025

Every day, 250 miles above our planet, groundbreaking research and technology development to improve life on Earth takes place onboard the International Space Station (ISSInternational Space Station). Researchers from academic institutions, private industry, and government agencies conduct investigations sponsored by the ISS National Laboratory® that leverage unique conditions found only in space. From improving quality of life for cancer patients to developing innovative treatments for osteoporosis, producing advanced materials, and, one day, manufacturing artificial tissue and organs in space, we’re enabling a broad community of dreamers to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space® (CASIS®) manages the ISS National Lab, under a Cooperative AgreementA cooperative agreement is Federal assistance that establishes a relationship between the U.S. Government and a recipient in which the principal purpose of the relationship is to accomplish a public purpose of support or stimulation.  Since 2011, the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space™ (CASIS™) has managed the National Laboratory® through a Cooperative Agreement with NASA. with NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration. Visit us at www.ISSNationalLab.org.

Mission:
We manage the premier space laboratory, providing expertise, connection, and inspiration to visionaries.

Vision:
To be the leading source for innovation in space, enabling life-changing benefits for humanity.

Core Values:
Integrity – We always strive to be true to ourselves and do the right thing.
Service – We work as a team with humility of heart and trust in each other.
Stewardship – We treasure our responsibility to fulfill our mission with care and excellence.

Strategic Priorities:

• Develop and maintain organizational resources to successfully manage the ISS National Lab to enable cutting edge research, technology development and educational outreach in low Earth orbit(Abbreviation: LEO) The orbit around the Earth that extends up to an altitude of 2,000 km (1,200 miles) from Earth’s surface. The International Space Station’s orbit is in LEO, at an altitude of approximately 250 miles..
• Establish, foster, and maintain public-private partnerships that maximize value creation from ISS National Lab resources.
• Serve all current and future stakeholders as “honest brokers,” providing impartial access to resources and information as a trusted neutral partner.
• Be the recognized experts in managing a space-based national lab.