International Space Station National Laboratory

From seasoned aerospace companies to agile startups, ISS National Lab Implementation Partners help researchers take their science to new heights! Our #AnnualReport highlights who they are and some of the exciting collaborations driving #innovation and discovery: https://ow.ly/SpYc50VlpZq

As we welcome the astronauts back to Earth, we’re reflecting on our #ChipsInSpace activities. The microgravity environment has allowed astronauts working in the International Space Station National Laboratory to use tissue chips to better understand diseases and conditions in ways that may be difficult to achieve or would take longer to do on Earth. Our first program offered insights into the effects of spaceflight and microgravity on the heart, bone, kidneys and other organs.   We’re excited about what’s on the horizon! 🔷 We’re actively collaborating with NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the FDA and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) to adapt existing #TissueChips to better understand the effects of space on humans during long-duration spaceflights and to support longer-term studies on the ground, which could be important for studying acute versus chronic exposures. 🔷 Also, plans are well underway for Tissue Chips in Space 2.0, which will support the development of more complex organ-on-a-chip platforms to better model microgravity-induced physiological changes associated with aging and related diseases.   Learn about Tissue Chips in Space: https://go.nih.gov/Xy7NKrh

#WelcomeHome! Yesterday, in picture-perfect style, the astronauts of #Crew9 splashed down off the coast of #Tallahassee. Take a look back and learn more about some of the groundbreaking science that happened during their mission: https://ow.ly/Vwzh50VkCAp

Here's your reminder that LIVE coverage of the return of #Crew9 begins TODAY at 4:45pm EDT! The crew—including NASA astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, along with Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov —are scheduled for splashdown off the coast of #Florida at 5:57pm. NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration's website has all the ways you can watch along with us!

Set your alarms and join us for the return of #Crew9! ⏰ At 10:45 pm EDT tonight, live coverage begins with the hatch closing followed by undocking on 3/18 at 12:45am. Then, coverage continues at 4:45pm as we await splashdown currently scheduled for 5:57pm. NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration's website has all the ways you can watch so be sure to join us!

We see you, #Ireland! ☘️ #saintpatricksday #EarthImages Image credit: NASA

#Welcome (and #Welcomeback!) to the International Space Station! After a picture perfect launch from Florida, #Crew10 has arrived at the orbiting lab! Video credit: NASA

Are you ready for a #rocketlaunch? NASA's SpaceX #Crew10 is scheduled for liftoff TODAY at 7:03pm EDT from the coast of #Florida. Join us for live coverage at 3:00pm over on NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration's website. Image credit: NASA

#ISSRDC 2025 is right around the corner and the American Astronautical Society #CallForAbstracts is now open! Submissions are due April 18, 2025 for a chance to present during our annual conference in Seattle on July 28- 31, 2025. Details are here: https://lnkd.in/fa_Ug8a

#Launch update! NASA's SpaceX #Crew10 is now targeting NET Friday, March 14th at 7:03pm ET for liftoff from the #spacecoast of #Florida. Live launch coverage begins at 3:00pm. Check out NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration's website for all the ways you can join us. Image credit: SpaceX