AN UNPARALLELED ENVIRONMENT FOR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
The International Space Station (ISS) and its unique environment enables research and technology development not possible on Earth. The ISS National Laboratory provides researchers with access to a permanent microgravityThe condition of perceived weightlessness created when an object is in free fall, for example when an object is in orbital motion. Microgravity alters many observable phenomena within the physical and life sciences, allowing scientists to study things in ways not possible on Earth. The International Space Station provides access to a persistent microgravity environment. environment, a powerful vantage point 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., and the extreme and varied conditions of space.
ISS History and Timeline
Research in Space Benefits Humanity
700+
Research Payloads Flown
$3 Billion
Funding Dollars Made Available for Research in Space
100 Million
Participants in Educational Programs
The ISS National Lab has made great strides in its mission to return value to the nation and enable a sustainable economy in low Earth orbit.
Partnering with the ISS National Lab
The ISS National Lab offers adaptable partnership models, providing organizations, companies, and academic institutions the ability to utilize the unique features of the ISS that best align with their goals. Opportunities include research competitions, investment prospects, STEM education initiatives, and commercial services. These innovative pathways enable all types of organizations to engage in space-related ventures through the ISS National Laboratory.
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