ISS Research

Commercial Crew
Humans in Space
International Space Station (ISS)
ISS Research
As part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission, four crew members from three space agencies will launch no earlier than Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, to the International Space Station for a long-duration science expedition.
Posted December 19, 2025
ISS Research
Biological & Physical Sciences
Humans in Space
International Space Station (ISS)
NASA opens the International Space Station for scientists and researchers, inviting them to use the benefits of microgravity for private industry research, technology demonstrations, and more.
Posted December 19, 2025
Ames Research Center
CubeSats
International Space Station (ISS)
ISS Research
SBIR STTR
Small Spacecraft Technology Program
Space Technology Mission Directorate
NASA is working with commercial partners to create high-performing, reliable propulsion systems that will help small spacecraft safely maneuver in orbit, reach intended destinations across the solar system, and accomplish mission operations.    Two new micropropulsion technologies are being tested in space onboard a CubeSat called DUPLEX (Dual Prop
Posted December 17, 2025
Missions
Expedition 73
Expedition 74
International Space Station (ISS)
ISS Research
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim, accompanied by Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky, is preparing to depart the International Space Station aboard the Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft and return to Earth. Kim, Ryzhikov, and Zubritsky will undock from the station’s Prichal module at 8:41 p.m. EST on Monday, Dec.
Posted December 4, 2025
ISS Research
General
Humans in Space
International Space Station (ISS)
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim is wrapping up his first mission aboard the International Space Station in early December. During his stay, Kim conducted scientific experiments and technology demonstrations to benefit humanity on Earth and advance NASA’s Artemis campaign in preparation for future human missions to Mars.
Posted December 3, 2025
Ames Research Center
CubeSats
ISS Research
Science Instruments
Small Satellite Missions
Technology for Living in Space
Editor’s Note: This article was updated Nov. 21, 2025 shortly after BioSentinel’s mission marked three years of operation in deep space. Astronauts live in a pretty extreme environment aboard the International Space Station.
Posted November 21, 2025
ISS Research
Biological & Physical Sciences
Earth Science
General
Humans in Space
International Space Station (ISS)
Science & Research
November marks 25 years of human presence aboard the International Space Station, a testament to international collaboration and human ingenuity. Since the first crew arrived on Nov.
Posted November 21, 2025
ISS Research
Artemis
International Space Station (ISS)
Curiosity and the desire to explore are traits deeply rooted in human nature. Space exploration is no exception; it reflects humanity’s timeless drive to seek new horizons, challenge our limits, and understand our universe.
Posted September 30, 2025
International Space Station (ISS)
Humans in Space
ISS Research
Johnson Space Center
Space Operations Mission Directorate
NASA will host a news conference at 2 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Oct. 1, from the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston to highlight the upcoming mission of astronaut Chris Williams to the International Space Station. The news conference will stream live on NASA’s website and YouTube channel. Learn how to watch NASA content through a […]
Posted September 25, 2025
Ames Research Center
ISS Research
Robotics
NASA is continuing the Astrobee mission through a collaboration with Arkisys, Inc., of Los Alamitos, California, who was awarded a reimbursable Space Act Agreement to sustain and maintain the robotic platform aboard the International Space Station.
Posted September 24, 2025
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