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15 Years of International Space Station Research Illumination
2013-12-05 | The first two modules of the space station - the Russian-built Zarya, "sunrise" in Russian, and Unity - were named for their place in history. The mating of these above the planet 15 years ago heralded the dawn of a new age in space.
NASA, Students and Others Building on Past Microgravity Fire Research
2013-11-27 | Students and researchers build on past microgravity experiments to understand fundamentals of combustion, fire sensing and fire suppression as part of NASA's Microgravity University.
Space Station's Benefits for Humanity in Plain Sight in New Video Feature
2013-11-26 | Though you can read about the many benefits originating from International Space Station research and technology, in NASA's new video feature "Benefits for Humanity: In Their Own Words," it is now easy to see those benefits as well.
From Orbit to Operating Rooms, Space Station Technology Translates to Tumor Treatment
2013-11-23 | Powerful robotic arms developed by the Canadian Space Agency for the International Space Station and a delicate surgical tool, dubbed neuroArm, make "wonderful things" happen when experts from different disciplines work together.
15 Years of Space Station Facilities Advance Microgravity Research Capabilities
2013-11-22 | The facilities developed, installed and used aboard the space station during the last 15 years have contributed to new discoveries in the various science disciplines studied in orbit.
Eco-Lite Products Debuts Their MAX Grow Line of LED Grow Lights
2013-11-16 | Eco-Lite Products, the industry leading manufacturer and distributor of specialty lighting products debuts their newest product for indoor plants and vegetable gardens, the MAX Grow line of LED lights.
NASA's Next "Top Model," The Fruit Fly
2013-11-15 | NASA uses the common fruit fly--Drosophila melanogaster--as a biomedical research model that can reveal the basis for health and disease in many animals, including humans, because we share the basic biochemical machinery of life.
ISS Passes the Torch of Flame Studies
2013-11-14 | The Olympic torch was part of an international relay aboard the International Space Station, passing from one module to the next, before it made a trip outside for its first spacewalk on Nov. 9.
Spacelab Paved Critical Path to Space Station
2013-11-14 | Spacelab modules, built by ESA and carried by NASA's space shuttle, were predecessors to research on the International Space Station.
Falcon Hitches a Ride During Soyuz Space Station Departure
2013-11-13 | Student studies returned aboard Soyuz as part of the Student Spaceflight Experiment Program's third mission, which launched to the space station on Sept.18 aboard Orbital Science's Cygnus.
It Takes Two: A Year of Twin-Formation and the Effects of Spaceflight on Individuals
2013-11-07 | A study new to NASA, which will take place throughout NASA's one-year mission beginning in March 2015, should help scientists better understand the impacts of spaceflight on the human body through the study of a pair of identical twins.
Robots from Space Lead to One-Stop Breast Cancer Diagnosis Treatment
2013-11-07 | International Space Station-derived robotic capabilities, such as the Image-Guided Autonomous Robot (IGAR) are giving us a fast pass to life-saving surgical techniques with cancer-fighting finesse.
It's Like a Party in the Atmosphere!
2013-11-07 | The Space Test Program-Houston 4-FireStation investigation will collect data as it flies over thunderstorms, taking aim at the energy exhibit to help scientists study the relationship between lightning and gamma rays.
Watching Earth's Winds, On a Shoestring
2013-10-30 | The International Space Station (ISS)-RapidScat isn't your average NASA Earth science mission
Student Scientists Receive Unexpected Results From Research in Space
2013-10-25 | Student winners of the YouTube Space Lab competition were surprised by their space station research results.
Space Station Work Serves As Film's Dramatic Backdrop
2013-10-01 | In the new Warner Bros. movie "Gravity," two astronauts find themselves adrift in space and struggling for survival. NASA actively works to protect its astronauts and vehicles from the dangers portrayed in the movie.
'Balancing' the One-Year Mission Risks
2013-10-01 | Spaceflight causes changes in physiological systems that can affect things like balance, strength, vision and endurance. A new test promises to provide scientists with data about these changes just moments after crew members exit the spacecraft.
Student Experiments Take Flight on Cygnus Cargo Craft
2013-10-01 | The goal of the Cygnus cargo spacecraft flight may be to show the vehicle's capabilities to send research and supplies to an orbiting laboratory, but when the flight docked on Sunday, Sept. 29, many young scientists had research on their minds.
Deleted Text Messages Aren't Really Deleted
2013-09-21 | Computer forensics can uncover hidden secrets.