ISS National Lab

Every day, 250 miles above our planet, amazing research and technology development to improve life on Earth takes place onboard the International Space Station. Researchers from academic institutions, private industry, and government agencies conduct investigations sponsored by the ISS National Laboratory that leverage unique conditions found only in space. From improving quality of life for cancer patients to developing innovative treatments for osteoporosis, identifying potential solutions to address climate change, and even one day manufacturing artificial tissue and organs in space, we’re enabling a broad community of dreamers to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges.