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Learn more about the exciting research projects and scientific discoveries in the fields of Space Biology and Physical Sciences:

Multi-Spectral Fluorescence Imaging System for Studying Gene Expression on ISS

Mar 9, 2021

NASA seeks to understand the impact of the spaceflight environment on organisms in preparation for long-duration missions. Spectrum was developed to undertake these types of studies using model organisms on ISS.

Series of 3 photos (left to right) a man next to the spectrum box, middle - a male astronaut inserting a specimen plate into the spectrum box, right - a female astronaut holding the speciman plate

Mission Commander Thrives as ‘Space Gardener’

Mar 4, 2021

NASA astronaut Mike Hopkins’ enthusiasm for learning to grow plants in space has proven fruitful for the agency’s Vegetable Production System (Veggie).

Become one of NASA’s Next Generation of Scientists

Feb 26, 2021

Ask any scientist or researcher when they first became interested in their profession, and many will say it was while they were in high school. NASA is capitalizing on this by growing the nation’s next generation of scientists while they are rising juniors and seniors. GeneLab for High Schools, or... Read More

International Space Station Archives Fuel New Scientific Discoveries

Feb 22, 2021

When scientists complete an experiment aboard the International Space Station, the ramifications of that work have just begun. NASA carries on a legacy of decades of biological research data, fueling new discoveries long after studies wrap up in space.

Microbes Survive Balloon Ride to Mars-Like Habitat in the Sky

Feb 22, 2021

Microbes Survive Balloon Ride to Mars-Like Habitat in the Sky

Big ideas in small packages takes off

Feb 19, 2021

On Feb. 20, 2021, Northrop Grumman will launch its Cygnus cargo spacecraft aboard an Antares rocket to deliver several tons of cargo and supplies to the International Space Station for its 15th resupply mission (CRS-15). Included in these bulky supplies will be a handful of items that weigh no more... Read More

Photo of protein crystals growing in a petri dish.

Tiny Worms Flex Their Muscles for Astronaut Health

Feb 10, 2021

Scientists are about to learn more precisely what causes space-related loss of muscle strength by studying a tiny worm in a biology experiment starting soon on the International Space Station.

NASA Highlights Science on Next Northrop Grumman Mission to Space Station

Feb 5, 2021

NASA will host a media teleconference Thursday, February 11, to discuss science investigations and technology demonstrations launching on Northrop Grumman’s 15th commercial resupply mission for the agency to the International Space Station.

The U.S. Cygnus space freighter from Northrop Grumman and its prominent cymbal-shaped UltraFlex solar arrays are pictured

NASA continues search for new research projects

Feb 2, 2021

There’s good news for scientific researchers working for academic, industrial, and government organizations around the country: NASA’s Physical Sciences Program will soon issue a call for proposals in its quest for new scientific knowledge.