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Expedition Space Lab Mission:
Matter in Space

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1 Activity

ACTIVITY 1

SPACE STATION EXPLORERS PARTNER PROGRAM:

STEMONSTRATIONS

  • Ever wonder where the water on the ISS comes from? In this STEMONSTRATION, astronauts demonstrate the ECLSS system and how it supports life on station.
  • Whether you are learning about how to separate mixtures or engineering a device to filter out impurities, this STEMONSTRATION provides many opportunities to relate curriculum to real-life scenarios.

LESSON

Water Filtration from Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Did you know that astronauts onboard the ISS recycle their water – even their sweat and urine? Learn about water filtration and how various systems onboard the ISS work to sustain life in space.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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Advanced NASA Technology Supports Water Purification Efforts Worldwide

Water Filtration Stemonstration

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Career Connection

Water Engineer

Speaker’s Bureau

TAKE THIS MISSION TO ANOTHER LEVEL!

Purchase a Germs in Space DreamKit.
Conduct classroom experiments that use swabs and petri dishes to compare germs in the classroom vs. germs on the ISS.

Expedition Space Lab is an online tool from the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory that provides educators with easy access to ISS-related lessons, activities, and other resources to integrate into their curriculum.