International Space Station (ISS)

NASA Shares Assignments for its SpaceX Crew-9 Space Station Mission

As part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission, four crew members are preparing to launch to the International Space Station and conduct a wide-ranging set of operational and research activities for the benefit of all.

Posted January 31, 2024

Commercial Space

Commercial Resupply

International Space Station (ISS)

ISS Research

Johnson Space Center

NASA Headquarters

Northrop Grumman Commercial Resupply

NASA Science, Hardware on Northrop Grumman Mission En Route to Station

NASA science investigations and cargo aboard a Northrop Grumman resupply spacecraft are on the way to the International Space Station. Launch occurred at 12:07 p.m. EST Tuesday on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Live coverage of the spacecraft’s arrival will begin at […]

Posted January 30, 2024

Biological & Physical Sciences

International Space Station (ISS)

ISS Research

Science & Research

Space Biology

Space Biology Program

International Space Station Welcomes Trio of Experiments Focused on Enhancing Life Beyond Earth

NASA’s Biological and Physical Sciences Division is sending three physical sciences and space biology experiments and equipment to the International Space Station aboard Northrop Grumman’s 20th commercial resupply services mission.

Posted January 30, 2024

ISS Research

Biological & Physical Sciences

General

International Space Station (ISS)

Johnson Space Center

Microbiology

Science & Research

Space Biology

Station Science 101: Epigenetics Research in Space

A growing body of research suggests a link between epigenetic mechanisms and a wide variety of illnesses and behaviors, including cancer, cardiovascular and autoimmune illnesses, and cognitive dysfunction. Epigenetics also plays a role in the changes humans and other living things experience in space.

Posted January 30, 2024

Space Technology Mission Directorate

International Space Station (ISS)

ISS Research

Spinoffs

Technology Transfer

Technology Transfer & Spinoffs

NASA Space Tech Spinoffs Benefit Earth Medicine, Moon to Mars Tools

As NASA innovates for the benefit of all, what the agency develops for exploration has the potential to evolve into other technologies with broader use here on Earth. Many of those examples are highlighted in NASA’s annual Spinoff book including dozens of NASA-enabled medical innovations, as well other advancements.

Posted January 29, 2024

Commercial Crew

Expedition 70

International Space Station (ISS)

What You Need to Know about NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Mission

Four new crew members are preparing to launch to the International Space Station as part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission.

Posted January 26, 2024

International Space Station (ISS)

Expedition 70

Northrop Grumman Commercial Resupply

Overview for NASA’s Northrop Grumman 20th Commercial Resupply Mission

NASA, Northrop Grumman, and SpaceX are targeting 12:29 p.m. EST on Monday, Jan. 29, for the next launch to deliver science investigations, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station.

Posted January 26, 2024

NASA Headquarters

International Space Station (ISS)

ISS Research

Johnson Space Center

Kennedy Space Center

NASA Sets Coverage for Northrop Grumman Cargo Space Station Mission

NASA, Northrop Grumman, and SpaceX are targeting 12:29 p.m. EST on Monday, Jan. 29, for the next launch to deliver science investigations, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station for the agency and its partners.

Posted January 25, 2024

Commercial Space

Commercial Resupply

Glenn Research Center

International Space Station (ISS)

NASA, Sierra Space Invite Media to See Spaceplane for Cargo Missions

As part of NASA’s efforts to expand commercial resupply in low Earth orbit, media are invited to view Sierra Space’s uncrewed commercial spaceplane ahead of its first demonstration flight for the agency to the International Space Station in 2024. The Dream Chaser event is scheduled to begin at 10:15 a.m. EST Thursday, Feb. 1, at […]

Posted January 24, 2024

STEM Engagement at NASA

International Space Station (ISS)

Boston Students to Hear from NASA Astronaut Aboard Space Station

Students, staff, and researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and two local public schools in Boston will have an opportunity next week to hear from NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara aboard the International Space Station. The Earth-to-space call will air live at 9:55 a.m. EST Tuesday, Jan.

Posted January 19, 2024