View of the NREP through a window in the Japanese Experiment Module, nicknamed Kibō.

April 23, 2024

Sensors, Satellites, and Sidekicks: Chemical Fingerprinting From Space for Valuable...

Satellites equipped with hyperspectral sensors can capture images of Earth that reveal more than we can see with our eyes.

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NASA astronaut Christina Koch onboard the ISS with Orbit Fabs FlexTank (left) and the rigid tanker (right) during testing.

January 24, 2023

Fueling the Low Earth Orbit Economy: Orbit Fab’s Gas Stations in Space

A year before Orbit Fab completed tests on the ISS to refuel spacecraft in orbit, their project was a napkin sketch.

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The seven member team that developed the UV XNode holding the UV detector and a model of the ISS in front of them.

July 7, 2021

Extreme Electronics: LEO as the Ultimate Technology Proving Ground

Computing advances push the envelope for ever-smaller, ruggedized electronics to thrive in extreme conditions, including space.

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European Space Agency astronaut Alex Gerst preparing to transfer algae from a fully grown culture to new media.

July 11, 2019

Spaceflight Studies for a Sustainable Future

Scientists are leveraging the ISS National Lab to gain insights into global environmental challenges and develop new solutions.

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