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7 days ago
- Health
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New Wearable Tech Tracks Astronauts' Sleep Quality on International Space Station
ISS National Lab-sponsored research on Axiom Mission 4 tests wearable tech to collect, analyze sleep data and readiness for critical tasks KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Everyone needs a good night's sleep to perform at their best—including astronauts. A technology demonstration launching to the International Space Station (ISS) on Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) will test a wearable device that collects biometric data such as total sleep time and heart rate variability during sleep. The project, sponsored by the ISS National Laboratory®, is a collaborative effort between Booz Allen, Axiom Space, and Oura. The demonstration aims to utilize edge computing to process and analyze biometric data in near real time, enabling crew members to make informed decisions about whether they are prepared for critical tasks. "This technology will provide crew members with detailed insights into their sleep quality and biometrics, which will help them to understand how this directly impacts their fitness and ability to best execute their duties the next day," said Josh Arceneaux, director of human space flight at Booz Allen. If successful, the demonstration would highlight the potential to eliminate the need for ground communication for certain activities, allowing crew members to operate more autonomously. This capability will be increasingly vital for future long-duration missions, such as those to Mars, where communication delays and other challenges will become more prevalent. As with many commercial devices that track data on personal physical condition and performance, the information collected by each Oura Ring is sent to the company's corporate cloud for analysis and storage and then provided to the user via a smartphone app. In orbit, the data will be processed by an edge computing device and provided directly to the crew member for evaluation. "Ultimately, this demonstration will showcase whether we can collect, store, and analyze that data and empower crew members to make decisions without needing to connect to the ground," Arceneaux said. "This is part of a bigger objective to move abilities we're accustomed to having on the ground to use in spaceflight." Ax-4 is scheduled to launch no earlier than June 10, 2025, at 8:22 a.m. EDT, from Florida. For additional information on ISS National Lab-sponsored investigations launching on Ax-4, visit our launch page. To learn more about the research and technology development sponsored by the ISS National Lab, visit our website. Download a high-resolution image for this release: Astronauts Test Wearable Tech 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 • View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE International Space Station National Lab Sign in to access your portfolio
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07-02-2025
- Science
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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
