A zucchini plant is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 30 crew member on the International Space Station.

February 26, 2025

Continuous Technical Innovation Requires Continuity of Fundamental Research

The ISS National Lab will continue to support R&D that brings to fruition the innovations sown by decades of research in LEO.

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NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson is photographed performing an investigation that uses the microgravity environment of space to examine how stem cells differentiate into specialized heart cells (cardiac myocytes).

February 15, 2025

Innovation in Focus: Heartfelt Research

Enjoy heart images of a different kind focusing on the importance of cardiac research in space to benefit Earth.

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Dopaminergic neurons growing in a culture dish

January 29, 2025

Neural Organoids in Space: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Brain in Microgravity

What happens to human brain cells when grown in space? It's not science fiction, but a real and exciting area of research.

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January 27, 2025

Exploring the Future of Space-Based Research at NASA’s Human Research Program...

This annual gathering celebrates the impact of space-based science—for astronauts in space and lives on Earth.

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Flight Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli works to retrieve Media Bags for the ISS: Engineering Stem Cell-Derived Cardiac Microtissues with Metabolic Regulators in Space to Promote Cardiomyocyte Maturation (Project EAGLE) investigation

January 22, 2025

Unlocking the Heart’s Potential Through Space-Based Research

Researchers from Emory University have taken their cardiac research to extraordinary heights.

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NASA's SpaceX CRS-31 launches from the coast of Florida on November 4, 2024.

November 7, 2024

Launching From the Classroom to Careers: Students Gain Valuable Skills Through Research on...

Student-designed science has arrived at the International Space Station

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August 26, 2024

Innovation in Focus: Empowering Students to Set Their Sights on the Stars

ISS National Lab-sponsored educational projects are paving the way for the next generation of scientists and explorers.

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Immunofluorescence image of breast cancer cells (MCF 7) treated with a MicroQuin therapeutic taken at 100x magnification. The staining of the cell shows a normal nucleus (blue) with the endoplasmic reticulum (green) localized of the cell showing significant vacuolation. This image shows a unique form of cell death, known as paraptosis, induced by MicroQuins therapeutics which offers a unique treatment for cancer.

August 20, 2024

Pioneering Frontiers: The Intersection of Space-Based R&D and the Cancer...

Together, we can pioneer a new frontier in the fight against cancer and other diseases, instilling hope in millions of patients.

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Day 3 of ISSRDC 2024 was emceed by Courtney Black, ISS National Lab Education Project Manager

August 2, 2024

Highlights From Day 3 of ISSRDC 2024 and Save the Date for ISSRDC 2025 in Seattle

The 13th annual International Space Station Research and Development Conference (ISSRDC) wrapped up with a great Day 3! Today,...

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Day 2 of ISSRDC 2024 was emceed by Maynard Okereke, science communicator and founder of Hip Hop Science

August 1, 2024

ISSRDC Day 3 is About to Begin: Explore Highlights from Day 2

The 2024 International Space Station Research and Development Conference (ISSRDC) was in full swing yesterday. Enlightening...

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Day 1 of ISSRDC 2024 was emceed by Jessica Gagen, aerospace engineer and Miss United Kingdom.

July 31, 2024

ISSRDC Day 2 is About to Begin: Check Out Highlights From Day 1

Yesterday, we jumped right in to the 2024 International Space Station Research and Development Conference (ISSRDC) in Boston....

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July 30, 2024

Day 1 of ISSRDC is About to Begin: Enjoy Highlights From the Pre-Event Day

Day 1 of the 2024 International Space Station Research and Development Conference (ISSRDC) kicks off in Boston this morning with...

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