ISS Research’s posts

Jul 25, 2022

From the creation of drug treatments to studies of the Earth helping us better understand our changing planet, the

has provided benefits to humanity for more than two decades. Check out the ISS Benefits for Humanity publication out today! nasa.gov/stationbenefits

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Just watching

. In space. No big deal. #StarWarsDay #Maythe4thBeWithYou

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Congrats to

! 🎊Today she has achieved a huge milestone: she now holds the record for the longest continuous stay in space by a woman. 👩‍🚀 Thanks for all of the science you have helped us conduct during your mission so far. 🔬

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Microgravity provides a unique look at fluids like water, and we’re taking advantage of that in

research! Scientists use surface tension to gain a new perspective on diseases and examine small forces that control liquids. #WorldWaterDay

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Apr 27, 2021

With 11 people aboard the

, things are BUSY! The astronauts are taking advantage of the overlap of Crew-1 and Crew-2 to directly hand over responsibilities and fit in lots of scientific experiments.

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Going with the flow 💧 In space, we get a unique look at fluids, and we’re taking advantage of that in

experiments! Researchers use surface tension to study diseases in microgravity and examine small capillary forces controlling liquids.

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Jun 21, 2021

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Feb 2, 2021

Harvest successful! Astronauts turned space farmers, the expedition 64 crew has now grown and harvested radishes, pak choi, mustard, kale and red romaine lettuce during their months aboard the

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Dec 24, 2020

Hoping for a snowy holiday season?❄️Get your fill of snow as viewed by astronauts on the

! Crew Earth Observations like these help scientists track and better understand our changing planet.

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Lake Sharpe near Lower Brule, South Dakota is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 38 crew member on the International Space Station.

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A snow-capped portion of the Andes Mountain Range is pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited above the Laguna San Rafael National Park in southern Chile.

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Snow-covered mountains along the Kazakhstan-China border, including Sayram Lake at top, are pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited 263 miles above the Asian nations.

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Today’s

radish harvest is complete! ☑️ NASA astronaut Kate Rubins prepped the radishes for their journey back to Earth, where scientists will analyze them. Astronauts will soon grow a second crop of the vegetables for even more science!

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It’s harvest day once again for the Veg-03 experiment!🥬

@Astro_illini

has continued his role as expedition 64 gardener and picked some leafy greens aboard the

today. go.nasa.gov/2FhE7Xn

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During

’s time aboard the

, she has worked on many scientific experiments. Learn what it takes to get a green thumb in space, as she walks through how to water plants🌱in microgravity for

@NASAKennedy

’s Veg-04B experiment.

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Mar 2, 2021

Soaring 250 miles above Earth’s surface, the

has a unique perspective on the planet below. The AMASS project is using that vantage point to highlight the threats faced by migratory birds. 🦩Learn more: go.nasa.gov/3b6UXcQ

Platte River in Nebraska, as seen from space
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Whooping Cranes gather on the Platte during their twice annual migrations between Canada and the Texas Gulf coast.
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Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques takes a photograph through the windows of the space station’s
cupola.
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A pair of endangered Whooping Cranes (Grus americana) shown at their first fall migration stop-over in Saskatchewan
Canada. These cranes are one of seven species included in the Space for Birds project.
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More than 4 years ago,

astronaut Kate Rubins became the first person to sequence DNA in space. 🧬 This past week, she moved space science forward with another crucial milestone for microbiology aboard the

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launched to the

, they carried along cargo in a series of lockers. Those lockers were built by students around the country as a part of

@NASAHUNCH

. Learn more: go.nasa.gov/30zbEZO

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Mar 8, 2021

From sequencing DNA in space to performing the longest single spacewalk, women have pushed the boundaries of exploration aboard the

NASA Astronauts and International Space Station

.👩‍🚀🧬#IWD2021 Meet some of the most recent women who’ve conducted science in microgravity: go.nasa.gov/2TsZI4B

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Dec 1, 2020

Radishes grow fast, but maybe not this fast! Check out one month of

radish growth in 10 seconds.⏱️ Radishes are used for the Plant Habitat-02 study because they're nutritious, grow quickly and are genetically similar to Arabidopsis, a plant often studied in space.

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Mar 22, 2020

Water in space behaves, well, differently. Surface tension and capillary flow allow it to be moved in unique ways. 💧 Watch as

@AstroHague

takes advantage of the properties aboard the

. #WorldWaterDay

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Jan 29, 2021

A breakthrough for space plant research,

@Astro_illini

has executed the first plant transplant in the

NASA's Kennedy Space Center and 2 others

's Veggie facility. Despite being considered risky due to inevitable root damage, the relocated kale and pak choi is surviving and growing! go.nasa.gov/3pzZoBG

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We grew these

flowers just for you! Well, and for science.💐 These Zinnias were grown as part of the Veg-01 experiment in 2016. Learn more: youtu.be/6Y1N37rciGk Happy #ValentinesDay!

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Jul 5, 2019

Floating water droplets 💧 are more than just fun, they help show how fluids move in microgravity. These unique movements demonstrate why it's crucial to study fluid dynamics in space. 🔬🚀

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Classic cappuccino, meet the space cup. ☕🤝 This demo shows the Capillary Beverage investigation which studies the process of drinking from specially designed Space Cups that use fluid dynamics to mimic the effect of gravity. go.nasa.gov/3TQ8o5h

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On Earth, we often look toward the sky, longing to know what resides in the rest of the universe. Meanwhile, 250 miles above our planet, the

is looking back, helping us track and better understand Earth’s climate. #ConnectedByEarth go.nasa.gov/2QGoL8q

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Nov 30, 2020

It’s harvest day on the

!🌱 Today, the crew is harvesting radishes as a part of the Plant Habitat-02 study. The experiment tests radishes growing in different types of light and soils as part of ongoing efforts to produce food in space. go.nasa.gov/3lj3VWt

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Feb 3, 2020

✨ “We have a responsibility to the people that we represent up here, to carry people’s dreams into space with us.” -

@Astro_Christina

✨ Thank you Christina Koch for fulfilling the dreams of scientists, by being their eyes and hands aboard the

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Jun 2, 2017

The stunning views of Earth #NewAstronauts will experience aren’t just beautiful, they’re useful for #science! go.nasa.gov/2qwagpR

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Over the past few months,

@Astro_Doug

and

@AstroBehnken

have worked on many science experiments aboard the

. #LaunchAmerica Get a behind-the-scenes look at one Doug conducted, using fruit punch and foam to help us understand fluids in space: go.nasa.gov/33gkHQz

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Apr 22, 2020

Astronauts have taken more than a million pictures of our planet, helping us monitor how it is changing. By stitching together their photos, we can get a unique look at Earth. #EarthDayatHome #EarthDay nasa.gov/earthday

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Oct 29, 2021

Happy pepper picking day aboard the

International Space Station and 4 others

!🌶️Today

@Astro_Sabot

gets the honor of harvesting the station’s first crop of chile peppers as a part of the Plant Habitat-04 study, one of the most challenging station plant experiments to date. go.nasa.gov/3Blfg04

A view of a green chile pepper being grown as part of the Plant Habitat-04 investigation aboard the International Space Station. This is the first time chile peppers are being grown aboard the orbiting laboratory, and are one of the most complex plant experiments on the station to date because of the long germination and growing times.

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Mar 15, 2018

Researchers now know that 93% of

@StationCDRKelly

's genes returned to normal after his #YearInSpace. However, the remaining 7% point to possible longer term changes in genes related to various systems. Read more go.nasa.gov/2FDHzdE 🚀👨‍🚀🔬

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Nov 2, 2018

Experience high-res #science in the first #8K ultra high definition video from

, featuring

@esa

. Watch and download: nasa.gov/8k-science 🚀🔬🌟🎥 #UHD

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As a new era of

combustion studies begins with the installation of the SoFIE facility, enjoy the beauty of a few of the more than 1,500 microgravity flames that have been studied aboard station.

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The

#Dragon delivered more than two tons of #science and supplies to

ISS Research and 7 others

, and is getting ready to return valuable research samples back to Earth. read more: go.nasa.gov/2mdPU0x

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Welcome aboard Earth's orbiting laboratory,

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This is the first time in human history @NASA_Astronauts have entered the @Space_Station from a commercially-made spacecraft. @AstroBehnken and @Astro_Doug have finally arrived to the orbiting laboratory in @SpaceX's Dragon Endeavour spacecraft.

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Jun 25, 2020

Microgravity flames could hold keys to developing more efficient and less polluting engines. The s-Flame experiment conducted over the past few weeks aboard the

takes advantage of microgravity to gain a better understanding of combustion. nasa.gov/mission_pages/

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Dec 29, 2020

2020 has been packed with science aboard Earth’s orbiting laboratory. Look back at what it was like to conduct research aboard the

in low-Earth orbit this year. go.nasa.gov/3mwj2wh

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Sep 14, 2016

Astronaut: a profession where you can be a scientist in the morning and an electrician in the evening. #AstroKate

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Sep 5, 2018

In microgravity, protein molecules form more orderly, high-quality crystals, giving scientists a clearer picture into understanding their function so they can develop more effective treatments for diseases. Read more: go.nasa.gov/2NHBm4I

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Aug 27, 2020

Tune in today starting at 10am ET for the first day of the ISS Research and Development Conference to hear from

@JimBridenstine

@KathyLueders

@Dr_ThomasZ

and more talk research in microgravity. #ISSRDC issconference.org

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Jan 14, 2019

ICYMI: A tool aboard the

is helping scientists better understand how black holes evolve, and how they affect the galaxies in which they reside. Findings were released as the cover story on

@nature

this week. nature.com/nature/volumes

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Astronaut Frank Rubio has hit 300 days on

! Since on station Rubio has stepped out into space on multiple spacewalks, deployed CubeSats, tended to orbital tomatoes, conducted combustion experiments, and so much more. Congratulations, Dr. Rubio!

iss068e006386 (Oct. 1, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Frank Rubio has fun with fluid physics as he observes the behavior of a free-flying water bubble inside the International Space Station's

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iss068e017257 (Oct. 14, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Frank Rubio checks tomato plants growing inside the International Space Station for the XROOTS space botany study. The tomatoes were grown without soil using hydroponic and aeroponic nourishing techniques to demonstrate space agricultural methods to sustain crews on long term space flights farther away from Earth where resupply missions become impossible. Credit: Koichi Wakata/Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

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iss068e043130 (Jan. 30, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Frank Rubio replaces experiment samples and research hardware inside the International Space Station's Combustion Integrated Rack for a study exploring how fires burn in weightlessness to improve fire safety techniques in space.

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iss069e004389 (April 20, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Frank Rubio works to install the NanoRacks CubeSat Deployer inside the Kibo laboratory module's airlock. After the airlock is depressurized, the Japanese robotic arm grapples the deployer and places it outside in the vacuum of microgravity pointing it away from the International Space Station. CubeSats from private, governmental, and academic organizations are then deployed into Earth orbit for a variety of research objectives.

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How could space-grown cells improve testing methods for cancer treatment drugs? Watch

@AstroSerena

share how

@ISS_CASIS

research she’s been conducting on

is looking for new ways to fight cancer. go.nasa.gov/2BwUlh3

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Apr 22, 2020

Through the cupola of the

, astronauts look back at Earth, take photos that help study our planet and monitor vehicle arrivals. Now you can check out the view from this one-of-a-kind window with our Instagram filter! Try it out: instagram.com/a/r/?effect_id #EarthDay

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Apr 25, 2018

It’s #NationalDNADay! Today we celebrate the double helix by exploring the

ISS Research and 6 others

as an orbiting molecular laboratory! See how far we’ve come (and where we’re going!) since #AstroKate first sequenced DNA aboard the orbiting lab: go.nasa.gov/2HWaMmp

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Feb 2, 2021

It's harvest day!🥬For the past few weeks, the

NASA Astronauts and 5 others

crew has been tending to Extra Dwarf pak choi, mustard, kale and red romaine lettuce as a part of the Veg-03 experiment. Today the astronauts will pick and sample some of their freshly grown space veggies.

Flight Engineer Shannon Walker tends to plants growing inside the Veggie plant growth facility for the Veg-03J space botany study. The investigation is cultivating Extra Dwarf Pak Choi, Amara Mustard and Red Romaine Lettuce which are harvested on-orbit with samples returned to Earth for testing.

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Astronaut Mike Hopkins holds a leaf from the Veg-03 experiment.

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A close up on the leaves within the Veggie facility.

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. * 🔬 . 💧 . 🧪 * . * 🔋 * 👩‍🚀 🧫 . 🌎 ⚗️ * * 🌡️ * 👨‍🚀 🔭 * 🦠 . * 🧬 * Happy #WorldEmojiDay from your orbiting laboratory, the

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For the first time, unknown microbes have been identified on

, without needing to be sent back to Earth for sequencing. Watch how scientists overcame #HurricaneHarvey to complete this experiment, and what it means for space exploration. go.nasa.gov/2kKEwHY

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A few days after arriving at the

NASA Astronauts and 3 others

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@Astro_Doug

began conducting microgravity research. Last week, along with NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, the crew has worked on the Electrolysis Measurement experiment and a study of flames. go.nasa.gov/3h0t9HW

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The

Crew Earth Observations team (

@Astromaterials

) georeferenced imagery of Kilauea taken by astronauts & provided it to the

@USGS

as a contribution to awareness on eruptive activity & to augment other sources of remotely-sensed data. More: go.nasa.gov/2IU4S8j

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Almost 20 years of human habitation aboard the

and a growing body of research conducted there are contributing important insights into how to meet the needs for future lunar explorers.🌔 Here’s what station research is teaching us: go.nasa.gov/2U0EuOS

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Aug 2, 2019

There's a lot of science to unpack from the recently arrived

NASA Universe and 2 others

Dragon capsule. Check out some of the experiments the astronauts have been unloading this past week here: go.nasa.gov/2L9ioX7

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Flying around station moving cargo. Tons of new supplies and science with the arrival of @SpaceX-18. Thank you @AFSpace, 45th Space Wing and all of Team Patrick-Cape for all you do to support the @Space_Station mission!

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The

mounted NICER telescope is observing our universe, helping scientists learn more about black holes! Researchers recently even used NICER data to calculate the spin and mass of a black hole first spotted in 2018. #BlackHoleWeek go.nasa.gov/2FYFihq

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Feb 14, 2017

A little #love note for #ValentinesDay from

ISS Research and 2 others

, via Earth observation of Lago Strobel in Argentina. flic.kr/p/S4qBGG

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Feb 4, 2019

On #WorldCancerDay, we take a look back at

@AstroSerena

's description of the

@ISS_CASIS

experiment that cultured endothelial cells (ECs) in a space environment to improve testing methods for cancer treatment on Earth. Read more: issnationallab.org/blog/endotheli 🔬🚀

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Only 36 hours after arriving on the

@astro_jessica

was working on #science! In her short time on station she has already participated in experiments studying crystal and plant growth in microgravity.

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“We’ve had a lot of #science going on on this orbiting laboratory for some time, and our science capabilities continue to increase.” -

@AstroSerena

#SpaceStation20th 🚀🔬

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Oct 28, 2017

Space salad is upping its game! Read what new mixed greens on

mean for science, exploration: go.nasa.gov/2xsPpTV

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Dec 31, 2020

Radish harvest 2 complete aboard the

Mike Hopkins and 2 others

! Astronauts will need to grow their own food to supplement diets on long-duration missions to other planets. We’re learning how light conditions and variations in soil affect plant growth in space.

NASA astronaut Mike Hopkins works on the Plant Habitat-02 experiment.

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Radishes before harvest in the Advanced Plant Habitat.

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Over the past 20 years, more than 3,000 experiments have been conducted on the

NASA Astronauts and 6 others

. These studies have led to numerous discoveries and milestones in science and space. In honor of the #SpaceStation20th, check out 20 of those breakthroughs: go.nasa.gov/3kxGMQk

Station commander Peggy Whitson works on the OsteoOmics bone cell study that uses the Microgravity Science Glovebox.
OsteoOmics investigates the molecular mechanisms behind bone loss in microgravity by examining osteoblasts, which form
bone, and osteoclasts, which dissolve bone.
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NASA Astronaut Kate Rubins sequences DNA in space for the first time for the Biomolecule Sequencer investigation using
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NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan was the last of 13 research subject volunteers who participated in NASA’s Fluid Shifts study during his mission aboard the International Space Station. More than half of American astronauts on the space station experience structural and functional changes in space to their eyes, likely due to the lack of gravity. In space the shift of fluid in the body upward increases volume and pressure in the head, most noticeably seen as swelling in the retina, a critical part of the visual system. Researchers in NASA’s Human Research Program are studying how the fluid shifts affect vision and the brain, why some astronauts are affected more than others, and what solutions might help.

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Protein crystals formed in microgravity in the space station’s Kibo Module.
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What’s cooler than robots? Robots in space! 🤖

and

@csa_asc

are using the

as a platform to advance robotics, leading to growing interest and activity from the commercial sector. go.nasa.gov/3QyZiqJ

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Today,

became the first person to sequence RNA in space aboard the

! "There is so much to be gained from that real-time snapshot of gene expression.” -Dr. Sarah Wallace go.nasa.gov/2tNntKu

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Living in space changes your body. Astronauts aboard the

worked on an experiment last week that monitors nutrition to provide info for keeping crews healthy on trips to the Moon and Mars. Learn about this and other recent research here: go.nasa.gov/2LDxcwo

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🌏A better picture of our planet 🔥The spread of fire 🦴Keeping bones strong ⚛️Atoms in cold temperatures These are just a few of the topics the research launching to the

aboard a

Dragon capsule in December will study. Learn more: go.nasa.gov/2qZGYBd

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🦴Bone loss 🔥Fire growth 🦠Viruses that target bacteria without harming human cells 🔬Mini scanning electron microscopes These are just some of the topics being studied or tested through research launching to the

Northrop Grumman and 3 others

on Feb 9. Learn more: go.nasa.gov/36DM9G3

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Jan 2, 2018

2017 was busy for the 17th year of science aboard

. Here’s a look back at just some of the research that was conducted aboard your orbiting laboratory. go.nasa.gov/2EGPGGH

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New tool heading to

could unlock secrets of neutron stars, aid in pulsar-based deep space navigation. go.nasa.gov/2r4aZvw

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Double coldbags packed up by the crew aboard the

carry many of the science samples back to Earth. Earlier this week, NASA astronaut Kate Rubins and

@Astro_Soichi

got some of the coldbags ready for return.

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#DYK we monitor #meteors from the

? The Meteor investigation makes the first space-based observations of the chemical composition of meteors entering Earth’s atmosphere. Read more: go.nasa.gov/2OUKhkk #Perseids

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worked last week to switch out furnaces in the Materials Science Laboratory (MSL) aboard the

. This facility supports studies in many areas of research, including the measurement of material properties and semiconductor crystal growth.

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Meet astronaut Kate Rubins and her crewmates during today's news conference. 2 p.m. EST ustream.tv/NASAHDTV

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On April 17,

wraps up her research-filled stay aboard the

Jessica Meir and 5 others

. Before she comes home, take a look back at Meir’s 205 days in space, contributing to hundreds of experiments aboard the station. go.nasa.gov/3cflPVO

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NASA astronaut Kate Rubins has said that her personal science hero is

@NIH

director, Dr. Francis Collins. Today, she'll get to discuss genomic sequencing and virology experiments with him from the

NASA Astronauts and 3 others

. Watch live at noon EDT: nasa.gov/live

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#AstroKate is a scientist launching to

tonight, where she will conduct

. #WomenInSTEM

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Today’s spacewalk helps expand science capabilities on the

through work on

@ESA

's Bartolomeo facility. Potential applications of this new facility include Earth observation, robotics, material science and astrophysics research. Learn more: go.nasa.gov/32tYonl

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LIVE NOW: Spacewalk with astronauts outside the @Space_Station! Tune in as @AstroVicGlover & @Astro_illini perform upgrades to @ESA's Columbus Module lab. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1

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65 women have flown in space, including cosmonauts, astronauts, payload specialists, and space flight participants. 👩‍🚀 For #WomensHistoryMonth, check out some highlights from their scientific work aboard the

Christina H Koch and 8 others

: go.nasa.gov/2TvBlFk

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Monitoring Earth from the

International Space Station

helps us understand how our planet changes over time, including our oceans, seas, and rivers. 🌊 #WorldOceansDay Check out some of the other ways the space station is helping to keep an eye on Earth: go.nasa.gov/40yfMUW

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iss063e066312 (Aug. 5, 2020) --- Flying over southern Argentina, this photograph from the International Space Station looks northward with the Sun's glint beaming on the Atlantic Ocean.

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iss066e108216 (Dec. 1, 2021) --- The island nation of the Bahamas is pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited 263 miles above the Atlantic Ocean.

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iss068e039568 (Jan. 10, 2023) --- Argentino Lake in the Patagonia region of southern Argentina is pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited 268 miles above the Pacific Ocean off the coast of the South American nation.

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The first

crew conducted approximately 50 science and technology investigations during Expedition 1, which kicked off in 2000. Since then station has drastically expanded research while contributing to economic development. go.nasa.gov/3zxZAJ2

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Research will soon be headed to space inside a

Dragon capsule! That science includes Earth imaging, fire, barely and bone and muscle loss research. go.nasa.gov/2qZGYBd

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We may be a bit biased, but the coolest street view is 250 miles above Earth! Check out the inside of the

where all of the microgravity science happens.

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May 19, 2020

A #StreetView of all the streets. → goo.gle/space-station

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What happened to

's body after his #YearinSpace on

ISS Research and 4 others

, and how did it compare with his twin, @ShuttleCDRKelly, while he was back on Earth? Ten teams of researchers recently expanded on their preliminary results. Read more: go.nasa.gov/2FDHzdE

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Astronauts are scheduled to step out of the

tomorrow to install a new solar array. The addition of the new solar array sets is expected to boost station power by about 30% for station research and operations. Watch coverage at nasa.gov/live at 7:45am ET.

iss069e018597 (June 9, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Stephen Bowen is pictured working to release a stowed roll-out solar array attached to the International Space Station's starboard truss structure during a six-hour and three-minute spacewalk.

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Today's scheduled

launch will carry #science to

that will study severe thunderstorms from space, glowing cells, new plant growth systems, bone studies and more. Watch a recap of the science briefing to learn more. 🔬🚀🌩️🌱💉💉

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So long and thanks for all the #science,

@AstroPeggy

! Your work on

will have an impact on space exploration and benefits back on Earth for generations to come. All the best in your retirement! go.nasa.gov/2HR23jV 👩‍🚀🔬🚀

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The white boxes hanging off the side of the

are powerful science instruments providing valuable data on Earth’s climate. Learn more about this suite of remote Earth observation tools: go.nasa.gov/39BQMou

The Kibo laboratory module from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (comprised of a pressurized module and exposed facility, a logistics module, a remote manipulator system and an inter-orbit communication system unit) was pictured as the International Space Station orbited over the southern Pacific Ocean east of New Zealand.

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While a full-sized tree might not conveniently fit inside the

, there is room for some seedlings! These white spruce seedlings were grown during expedition 23 to understand the influence of gravity on plant physiology, growth and the genetics of wood formation.

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has officially hit the 1 million mark! The second payload to begin operating aboard the

International Space Station and 4 others

, more than 1 million students in 12,841 schools around the world have helped take pictures of Earth as a part of the EarthKAM program. go.nasa.gov/2nC6Qwr

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The #science aboard

#Dragon will help us learn about atmospheric carbon’s relationship with climate, will use ground-breaking tissue chip technology to study how microgravity affects humans, and will study how DNA is affected by radiation. Read: go.nasa.gov/2GjYsME

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ISS Research and 4 others

Feb 24, 2017

Stunning view of the Turkmenistan coast. Crew Earth observation pics are more than just beautiful, they're #science! go.nasa.gov/2mt1liH

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How does a plant know which way is down when there is no “down”? What determines the direction in which the plant’s roots should grow in space? Read what we've learned & are studying on

& how it could contribute to future space exploration: go.nasa.gov/2npUKaP

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We’re putting new life support technologies to the test! The Four Bed CO2 Scrubber installed this week aboard the

demonstrates a carbon dioxide removal system with mechanical upgrades and an improved, longer-lasting absorbent. go.nasa.gov/39bZs40

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International Space Station and 4 others

Jul 10, 2018

Honey, I shrunk the ... microscope?! FLUMIAS is a new miniaturized fluorescence microscope from

@DLR_en

that makes it possible to observe changes in living cells in microgravity. Read more: go.nasa.gov/2uhUbDi 🔬🚀

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's return to Earth. 10 things to know about #YearInSpace : go.nasa.gov/1WGox8R

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Crew-1 may be returning to Earth soon, but they’re getting in some more science experiments before coming back!

@AstroVicGlover

has fit in some last studies using the autonomous Astrobee robots. nasa.gov/astrobee

Victor Glover works with Astrobee aboard the space station

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Extended stay for

BEAM expands opportunity for research, stowage aboard

, while stimulating growth of the space economy. Read more: go.nasa.gov/2iP9EZR

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It’s time to talk science! ⚛️ On Wednesday

will hold a media telecon to connect reporters with researchers sending their #science to the

’s next commercial resupply launch. Sign up here: go.nasa.gov/2qgdAGU

The Robotics Tool Stowage (RiTS) undergoes testing in the Neutral Buoyancy Lab at the Johnson Space Center.

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For over 20 years, the

’s unique vantage point has enabled us to monitor our planet, improve lives, and safeguard our future through research and observation. 🌎🌏🌍 #EarthDay go.nasa.gov/40yfMUW

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For the past few weeks, the

International Space Station and 6 others

astronauts have been conducting research delivered on the SpaceX CRS-22 Dragon capsule. They’ve now packed time sensitive samples and experiments back into Dragon for return to Earth. go.nasa.gov/2TrS1kX

A vial from the Lyophilization-2 investigation, which examines gravity’s effects on lyophilization, or freeze-drying, a common method for formulating pharmaceuticals with improved chemical and physical stability.
Credits: NASA

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European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet installs the Molecular Muscle Experiment-2 (MME-2) inside the Columbus laboratory module. MME-2 tests a series of drugs to see if they can improve health in space possibly leading to new therapeutic targets for examination on Earth

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NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Shane Kimbrough checks out sample packs for the Oral Biofilms in Space study. The experiment observes how bacteria is affected by microgravity and investigates ways to counteract any potential harmful changes. Results could also have a positive influence for oral health on and off the Earth.

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#Cygnus has now joined the