iss066e081189 (Nov. 8, 2021) The International Space Station is pictured from the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour during a fly around of the orbiting lab that took place following its undocking from the Harmony modules space facing port on Nov. 8, 2021.

October 6, 2022

ISS National Laboratory Chooses Three Outstanding Students for James Abrahamson Fellowship

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (FL), October 6, 2022— A graduate researcher working on her doctorate in aerospace engineering, a medical...

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pocketlab sensors

September 14, 2022

PocketLab Inspires Educators With Unconference and Classroom Sensors

PocketLab, the newest partner in the Space Station Explorers community, is making a splash with its many offerings to educators....

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We have a winner! Pristine Onuoha (center) reacts to being announced as the 2022 winner of the Genes in Space competition.

September 13, 2022

From Student to Scientist: Genes in Space Winner Announced at ISSRDC

This piece is part of our ISS360 reflections series highlighting the 2022 International Space Station Research and Development...

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Left to right: Maynard Okereke, Alex Dainis, Ted Tagami, Jeanette Epps, and Quincy Brown

September 8, 2022

Using Space to Inspire the Next Generation

This piece is part of our ISS360 reflections series highlighting the 2022 International Space Station Research and Development...

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Cindy Marten, Deputy Secretary of Education, giving a keynote address at ISSRDC 2022

August 19, 2022

Deputy Secretary of Education Discusses Equality and Accessibility in STEM Education at...

This piece is part of our ISS360 reflections series highlighting the 2022 International Space Station Research and Development...

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NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps, Lauren Parker and Ted Tagami at ISSRDC 2022

August 3, 2022

Tony So Leaves a Legacy of Excellence in Education

In January of 2022, Space Station Explorers lost a friend and partner with the unexpected passing of Magnitude.io co-founder...

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iss065e341636 (9 2 2021) A view of the Genes in Space 8 Fluorescence Viewer floating in front of the Cupola module window aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Genes in Space 9 evaluates low cost and portable BioBits cell free technology as well as two biological sensors aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

July 13, 2022

Student Experiment Flying on SpaceX CRS-25 Could Lead to Improved Water Quality Tests

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (FL), July 13, 2022 – Clean drinking water is a precious resource for people on Earth and is even more...

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June 28, 2022

Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten to Provide Keynote Remarks at International Space...

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (D.C.), June 28, 2022 – The 2022 International Space Station Research and Development Conference (ISSRDC)...

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A view of the miniPCR device in the cupola on the International Space Station.

June 22, 2022

From Science Fairs to Space: Student Experiments Help Launch New Era of Space-Based Research

To advance scientific discovery in new ways, scientists are taking their experiments and labs to an environment unlike any other.

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Educators Becky Busby, Lauren Parker, and Mary Vaughn

June 20, 2022

Recognizing Excellence in STEM Education: Award Recipients Leverage the ISS to Inspire...

Here at the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory, we work with a network of more than 2,000 educators across...

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Kate Rubins in the Cupola of the ISS

May 2, 2022

NASA Astronaut Kate Rubins to Discuss Space Research with Boston Area Students on May 5

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins will visit the Boston area on Thursday, May 5. Rubins, who has spent more than 300 days in space,...

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cupola barbie sunshade

April 19, 2022

Inspiring Young Girls From Space: Barbie Flies Onboard the International Space Station

She may be a doll, but Barbie is showing young girls that the possibility of pursuing a career in space when they grow up is...

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