ISS Research

NASA’s Atmospheric Waves Experiment, or AWE, mission is scheduled to launch to the International Space Station in November 2023, where it will make use of a natural, ethereal glow in Earth’s sky to study waves in our planet’s atmosphere. Built by Utah State University’s Space Dynamics Laboratory in North Logan, Utah, AWE will be mounted […]

Posted October 25, 2023

ISS Research

Humans in Space

International Space Station (ISS)

NASA’s SpaceX CRS-29 Mission Flies Research to the Space Station

The 29th SpaceX commercial resupply services (CRS) mission for NASA carries scientific experiments and technology demonstrations, including studies of enhanced optical communications and measurement of atmospheric waves.

Posted October 23, 2023

International Space Station (ISS)

Expedition 64

ISS Research

Johnson Space Center

Station Science 101: Growing Plants in Space

As NASA plans missions to the Moon and Mars, a key factor is figuring out how to feed crew members during their weeks, months, and even years in space. Astronauts on the International Space Station primarily eat prepackaged food, which requires regular resupply and can degrade in quality and nutrition. Researchers are exploring the idea […]

Posted October 18, 2023

International Space Station (ISS)

For Researchers

ISS Research

Science & Research

Station Science 101: Microbiology

Wherever there are humans, there are microbes, too. Bacteria and fungi live all around us, in our homes, offices, industrial areas, the outdoors – even in space. People literally could not live without these tiny organisms, many of which are beneficial.

Posted October 18, 2023

ISS Research

Ames Research Center

Astronauts

General

International Space Station (ISS)

Robotics

Space Technology Mission Directorate

NASA’s Honey Astrobee Robot Returns to Space

The International Space Station is abuzz with the return of one of NASA’s Astrobee smart robots. The yellow Honey Astrobee, one of three free-flying robots, was unboxed in space after spending nearly a year at its home base, NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley. Honey had returned to Earth in September 2022 for […]

Posted October 5, 2023

Advanced Plant Habitat (APH)

Astronauts

Humans in Space

International Space Station (ISS)

ISS Research

Raja Chari

Fresh Chiles Spice Up Taco Night

Taco Night on the International Space Station had a little kick to it on Nov. 26, 2021. In this image taken by NASA astronaut Kayla Barron, fellow NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 flight engineer Raja Chari smiles as he shows off a taco that includes fresh chile peppers. The peppers were harvested from inside the […]

Posted October 4, 2023

ISS Research

Humans in Space

International Space Station (ISS)

Science in Space: Week of Sept. 29, 2023 – Fire Safety in Space

Crew members aboard the International Space Station conducted a variety of scientific investigations during the week ending Sept. 29, 2023, including FLARE. This JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) investigation explores the flammability of materials in microgravity.

Posted September 29, 2023