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Associated Press
18-04-2025
- Science
- Associated Press
Next Mission to Space Station Features Nanomaterials to Treat Osteoarthritis, New Materials for Lifelike Robotics, a Holographic Microscope, and More
SpaceX's 32nd resupply mission for NASA includes ISS National Lab-sponsored biomedical research, physical sciences projects, technology demonstrations, and NSF-funded science KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., April 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A project to manufacture nanomaterials that could provide new treatments for osteoarthritis and cancer joins a trio of investigations funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and more on SpaceX's 32nd Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) mission for NASA to the International Space Station (ISS). These investigations, sponsored by the ISS National Laboratory®, aim to benefit humanity and foster a robust economy in low Earth orbit (LEO). This mission is scheduled to launch no earlier than April 21, 2025, at 4:15 a.m. EDT, from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Below are highlights of ISS National Lab-sponsored investigations on this mission. For more information on ISS National Lab-sponsored investigations on this mission, visit our launch page. To learn more about the research and technology development sponsored by the ISS National Lab, including how to propose concepts for future space-based research, visit our website. Download a high-resolution image for this release: SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket About the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory: The International Space Station (ISS) is a one-of-a-kind laboratory that enables research and technology development not possible on Earth. As a public service enterprise, the ISS National Laboratory® allows researchers to leverage this multiuser facility to improve quality of life on Earth, mature space-based business models, advance science literacy in the future workforce, and expand a sustainable and scalable market in low Earth orbit. Through this orbiting national laboratory, research resources on the ISS are available to support non-NASA science, technology, and education initiatives from U.S. government agencies, academic institutions, and the private sector. The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space® (CASIS®) manages the ISS National Lab, under Cooperative Agreement with NASA, facilitating access to its permanent microgravity research environment, a powerful vantage point in low Earth orbit, and the extreme and varied conditions of space. To learn more about the ISS National Lab, visit our website. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, CASIS accepts corporate and individual donations to help advance science in space for the benefit of humanity. For more information, visit our donations page. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE International Space Station National Lab
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
ISS National Lab explores the future of space in new podcast 'Between a Rocket and a Hard Space'
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. It seems like everyone on Earth — and beyond — is getting into the podcast business these days. The International Space Station National Laboratory just launched "Between a Rocket and a Hard Space," a brand-new podcast that explores the future of space innovation. The series will delve into the discoveries, innovations, projects and personalities helping to forge the future of space. Episodes can be accessed via all major platforms, including Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify and YouTube. According to the podcast's webpage, its pun-tastic name reflects the extraordinary challenges and complexities of venturing into the hazardous environment of space, with a focus on the overwhelming benefits that space-based research and development can offer. Related: This Week In Space podcast: Episode 153 — Pathways to Mars "Between a Rocket and a Hard Space" is hosted by Patrick O'Neill, longtime public affairs and outreach lead for the ISS National Lab, which is a government-funded institution that conducts a range of research on the U.S. parts of the station. The new podcast will offer "exclusive insights from scientists, engineers,and visionaries leveraging the unique environment of low Earth orbit to push the boundaries of research and technology development," according to the webpage. Additionally, the podcast will look at the latest important decisions from space industry policymakers; venture capitalists and funding institutions helping to infuse cash into the evolving space economy; and educators on the ground level influencing our greatest resource, those agile young minds hoping to become the next generation of visionaries. Related stories: — International Space Station: Everything you need to know about the orbital laboratory — Low Earth orbit: Definition, theory and facts — New ISS research project will benefit cancer patients on Earth The podcast's first episode is available here. In it, O'Neill chats with ISS National Lab Chief Scientific Officer Michael Roberts about the pioneering science occurring on the venerable orbiting lab and its real-life impact on technology, medicine, and industry. Roberts discusses his unique perspectives on microgravity's expansive role in pharmaceutical research, regenerative medicine, revolutionary materials and in-space manufacturing. O'Neill has been the chief communicator for every space station resupply mission featuring ISS National Lab-sponsored payloads since 2012, and he'll provide his expert experience and insights in each successive podcast episode, drawn from years working in collaboration with veteran innovators and scientists who've kept the International Space Station on our radar.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 Astronauts to Advance Biomedical, Materials, and Physical Sciences via the ISS National Laboratory
Astronauts to Support Cutting-Edge Biomedical Investigations, NSF-Funded Physical Science Projects, and More Through the ISS National Lab KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Four crew members will embark on a new long-duration science expedition when they launch to the International Space Station (ISS) on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft as part of NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 mission. While on station, the crew will engage in a wide variety of research sponsored by the ISS National Laboratory®, including materials and physical sciences experiments and biomedical research. Findings from these investigations will benefit humanity and drive commerce in low Earth orbit. NASA astronauts Anne McClain (commander) and Nichole Ayers (pilot) will join JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Takuya Onishi (mission specialist) and Roscosmos cosmonaut Kirill Peskov (mission specialist) as part of Expedition 73 on the space station. Below are some of the ISS National Lab-sponsored investigations that the Crew-10 astronauts will support during their expedition: Several investigations funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) seek to further fundamental science in the areas of transport phenomena and fluid dynamics: An investigation from Lehigh University, in collaboration with ISS National Lab Implementation Partner Tec-Masters, will study particles in complex fluids to see how the particles move according to a thermal gradient (temperature changes over a distance). Results could help improve devices that detect the amount of a virus, called viral load, in blood or saliva samples. Onboard the space station, the researchers can examine the particle motion without effects from gravity-driven buoyancy and sedimentation. Insight gained could aid in the development of viral load detection devices that provide quick results without the need for complex laboratory equipment and procedures. Building on previous research, an investigation from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute that is supported by Tec-Masters aims to use microgravity to study fluid flow in protein solutions to better understand why protein clumping occurs during pharmaceutical manufacturing. Protein-based therapeutics treat and prevent many conditions, from cancer to HIV, but protein clumping is a problem because it negatively affects drug quality. Studying the complex motion of proteins in solution on Earth is difficult because the proteins interact with the walls of the container holding the solution, which affects their behavior. In microgravity, the liquid forms into a floating, self-contained sphere, allowing the team to study protein motion in new ways and create models to better understand the factors that lead to protein clumping. A project from the University of Alabama-Birmingham and supported by Leidos will study the formation and microstructure of ceramic-nanomaterial composites in microgravity to produce novel materials that are lightweight, electrically conductive, and stable in high-temperature environments. The materials can be made into almost any shape or size, making them valuable for many industrial applications such as energy storage, electric systems, and nanodevices. A project from the University of Connecticut and Eascra Biotech, in partnership with Axiom Space, aims to use microgravity to improve the production of Janus base nanomaterials (JBNs). These nanomaterials, which self-assemble into a structure that mimics human DNA, could be used to treat diseases like osteoarthritis and cancer. When JBNs are produced on Earth, gravity-driven forces can cause defects in the nanomaterials. However, in space, where these forces are greatly reduced, the team can manufacture JBNs that have a more uniform structure, which leads to better therapeutic outcomes. This project builds on multiple previous investigations on station and is funded through NASA's In-Space Production Applications program. The Crew-10 mission, which is part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program, is scheduled to lift off no earlier than March 12, 2025, at 7:48 p.m. EDT from NASA's Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Over the coming weeks, additional information will be available regarding ISS National Lab-sponsored investigations launching on future Commercial Resupply Services missions to the space station. To learn more, visit our launch page. Download a high-resolution image for this release: NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 About the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory:The International Space Station (ISS) is a one-of-a-kind laboratory that enables research and technology development not possible on Earth. As a public service enterprise, the ISS National Laboratory® allows researchers to leverage this multiuser facility to improve quality of life on Earth, mature space-based business models, advance science literacy in the future workforce, and expand a sustainable and scalable market in low Earth orbit. Through this orbiting national laboratory, research resources on the ISS are available to support non-NASA science, technology, and education initiatives from U.S. government agencies, academic institutions, and the private sector. The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space® (CASIS®) manages the ISS National Lab, under Cooperative Agreement with NASA, facilitating access to its permanent microgravity research environment, a powerful vantage point in low Earth orbit, and the extreme and varied conditions of space. To learn more about the ISS National Lab, visit our website. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, CASIS accepts corporate and individual donations to help advance science in space for the benefit of humanity. For more information, visit our donations page. Media Contact: Patrick O'Neill 904-806-0035PONeill@ International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory Managed by the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space® (CASIS®)________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1005 Viera Blvd., Suite 101, Rockledge, FL 32955 • 321.253.5101 • View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE International Space Station National Lab
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Winners of Out-of-This-World Art and Poetry Contest Announced on the International Space Station
The ISS National Lab-sponsored contest received nearly triple the number of entries as last year, more than 2,700 entries from students in 35 countries KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Students from around the world saw their space-themed works of pen, paint, and poetry floating in the cupola of the International Space Station (ISS) as part of a contest to spark student interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers through the arts. John Shoffner, a lifelong space enthusiast, aviator, entrepreneur, and pilot on Axiom Space's 2nd commercial astronaut mission to the space station, developed this unique student contest through his Perseid Foundation. In collaboration with the foundation, Axiom Space and the Limitless Space Institute helped to bring this opportunity to students worldwide through the sponsorship of the ISS National Laboratory®. In this second year of the contest, the Perseid Foundation received more than 2,700 entries of art and poetry from 35 countries depicting students' ideas about what it is like to live and work in space. From these entries, Shoffner and a panel of judges selected four works of art and four poems, and then worked with NASA to transmit the winning pieces to the space station so crew members could print them. Winning works of art and poetry were each photographed in the cupola. Shoffner has always loved space, art, and the combination of the two, and when he was 10 years old, he painted a picture of NASA astronaut Ed White. When Shoffner flew on Axiom Mission-2 (Axiom-2) as its pilot, he used his experience on the space station to excite kids about STEM learning. While on the orbiting laboratory, he recorded a message announcing the winners of the Perseid Foundation's first space-themed art and poetry contest. The foundation announced the second contest's winners by sharing their photos and poetry on its website. The works returned to Earth in December at the conclusion of SpaceX's 31st Commercial Resupply Services mission for NASA. The winners will receive their space-station printed work of art and a certificate stating it has flown in space. Every student who entered the contest also received a digital participation certificate and a note from Shoffner. Educational outreach and workforce development are key focus areas for the ISS National Lab. The success of future commercial low Earth orbit destinations requires a strong space industry workforce, and the ISS National Lab supports a number of educational outreach programs at every age level to help prepare the next generation of researchers, engineers, and explorers. The International Space Art and Poetry Contest is one way partners leveraged the ISS National Lab to engage youth across the globe to pique their interest in space and space-focused careers. "For the second year in a row, the International Space Art and Poetry Contest has reignited my love for space beyond my wildest imagination. Bright minds from 35 countries around the world showcased wide-eyed curiosity, bright color, and aspirational words," said Shoffner about this year's contest. "I'm assured the future of the space program is in great hands." He concluded this year's contest with a note for its participants: "Thank you, once again, for showing me the sky is not the limit," he said. To learn more about ISS National Lab educational partners and opportunities for students to leverage the orbiting outpost to ignite their curiosity, including an upcoming funding opportunity, please visit our website. Download a high-resolution image for this release: Space Art & Poetry About the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory:The International Space Station (ISS) is a one-of-a-kind laboratory that enables research and technology development not possible on Earth. As a public service enterprise, the ISS National Laboratory® allows researchers to leverage this multiuser facility to improve quality of life on Earth, mature space-based business models, advance science literacy in the future workforce, and expand a sustainable and scalable market in low Earth orbit. Through this orbiting national laboratory, research resources on the ISS are available to support non-NASA science, technology, and education initiatives from U.S. government agencies, academic institutions, and the private sector. The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space® (CASIS®) manages the ISS National Lab, under Cooperative Agreement with NASA, facilitating access to its permanent microgravity research environment, a powerful vantage point in low Earth orbit, and the extreme and varied conditions of space. To learn more about the ISS National Lab, visit our website. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, CASIS® accepts corporate and individual donations to help advance science in space for the benefit of humanity. For more information, visit our donations page. Media Contact: Patrick O'Neill 904-806-0035PONeill@ International Space Station (ISS) National LaboratoryManaged by the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space® (CASIS®) 1005 Viera Blvd., Suite 101, Rockledge, FL 32955 • 321.253.5101 • original content to download multimedia: SOURCE International Space Station National Lab
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Winners of Out-of-This-World Art and Poetry Contest Announced on the International Space Station
The ISS National Lab-sponsored contest received nearly triple the number of entries as last year, more than 2,700 entries from students in 35 countries KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Students from around the world saw their space-themed works of pen, paint, and poetry floating in the cupola of the International Space Station (ISS) as part of a contest to spark student interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers through the arts. John Shoffner, a lifelong space enthusiast, aviator, entrepreneur, and pilot on Axiom Space's 2nd commercial astronaut mission to the space station, developed this unique student contest through his Perseid Foundation. In collaboration with the foundation, Axiom Space and the Limitless Space Institute helped to bring this opportunity to students worldwide through the sponsorship of the ISS National Laboratory®. In this second year of the contest, the Perseid Foundation received more than 2,700 entries of art and poetry from 35 countries depicting students' ideas about what it is like to live and work in space. From these entries, Shoffner and a panel of judges selected four works of art and four poems, and then worked with NASA to transmit the winning pieces to the space station so crew members could print them. Winning works of art and poetry were each photographed in the cupola. Shoffner has always loved space, art, and the combination of the two, and when he was 10 years old, he painted a picture of NASA astronaut Ed White. When Shoffner flew on Axiom Mission-2 (Axiom-2) as its pilot, he used his experience on the space station to excite kids about STEM learning. While on the orbiting laboratory, he recorded a message announcing the winners of the Perseid Foundation's first space-themed art and poetry contest. The foundation announced the second contest's winners by sharing their photos and poetry on its website. The works returned to Earth in December at the conclusion of SpaceX's 31st Commercial Resupply Services mission for NASA. The winners will receive their space-station printed work of art and a certificate stating it has flown in space. Every student who entered the contest also received a digital participation certificate and a note from Shoffner. Educational outreach and workforce development are key focus areas for the ISS National Lab. The success of future commercial low Earth orbit destinations requires a strong space industry workforce, and the ISS National Lab supports a number of educational outreach programs at every age level to help prepare the next generation of researchers, engineers, and explorers. The International Space Art and Poetry Contest is one way partners leveraged the ISS National Lab to engage youth across the globe to pique their interest in space and space-focused careers. "For the second year in a row, the International Space Art and Poetry Contest has reignited my love for space beyond my wildest imagination. Bright minds from 35 countries around the world showcased wide-eyed curiosity, bright color, and aspirational words," said Shoffner about this year's contest. "I'm assured the future of the space program is in great hands." He concluded this year's contest with a note for its participants: "Thank you, once again, for showing me the sky is not the limit," he said. To learn more about ISS National Lab educational partners and opportunities for students to leverage the orbiting outpost to ignite their curiosity, including an upcoming funding opportunity, please visit our website. Download a high-resolution image for this release: Space Art & Poetry About the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory:The International Space Station (ISS) is a one-of-a-kind laboratory that enables research and technology development not possible on Earth. As a public service enterprise, the ISS National Laboratory® allows researchers to leverage this multiuser facility to improve quality of life on Earth, mature space-based business models, advance science literacy in the future workforce, and expand a sustainable and scalable market in low Earth orbit. Through this orbiting national laboratory, research resources on the ISS are available to support non-NASA science, technology, and education initiatives from U.S. government agencies, academic institutions, and the private sector. The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space® (CASIS®) manages the ISS National Lab, under Cooperative Agreement with NASA, facilitating access to its permanent microgravity research environment, a powerful vantage point in low Earth orbit, and the extreme and varied conditions of space. To learn more about the ISS National Lab, visit our website. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, CASIS® accepts corporate and individual donations to help advance science in space for the benefit of humanity. For more information, visit our donations page. Media Contact: Patrick O'Neill 904-806-0035PONeill@ International Space Station (ISS) National LaboratoryManaged by the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space® (CASIS®) 1005 Viera Blvd., Suite 101, Rockledge, FL 32955 • 321.253.5101 • original content to download multimedia: SOURCE International Space Station National Lab
