ISS National Lab drives breakthrough technology in orbit

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:08:28 +0000

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Low Earth orbit, extending up to 2,000 kilometers above Earth’s surface, remains one of the most dynamic frontiers for applied research. At roughly 250 miles altitude, the International Space Station operates as both a scientific outpost and a proving ground for technologies that can reshape industries on Earth. Leveraging microgravity, exposure to extreme environmental conditions, and an unparalleled vantage point, the ISS National Laboratory sponsors projects that address complex engineering and scientific challenges while accelerating commercial innovation.

NASA Faces Impending Decisions for Replacing International Space Station with Commercial Stations

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:59:19 +0000

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NASA is working with 6 commercial companies on developing space stations that NASA and other customers could use in low-Earth orbit. NASA needs to decide by next year whether a commercial station will be ready to replace the ISS before its planned retirement in 2030, or whether it should make other plans like extending the ISS's life.

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ISS National Lab drives breakthrough technology in orbit

NASA Faces Impending Decisions for Replacing International Space Station with Commercial Stations