Orbiting more than 200 miles (320 km) above Earth, the International Space Station is a powerhouse of cutting-edge science that is unlocking discoveries not possible on Earth. We’re testing technologies that are critical to our return to the Moon and contributing to medical and social breakthroughs that improve life on our home planet.
After more than two decades of results, we continue to inspire future generations from a platform that is one of the largest international collaborations of our time.
Learn more about the research being conducted on station: https://www.nasa.gov/iss-science
Follow updates on the science conducted aboard the space station: https://x.com/iss_research
Special thanks to Adam Savage for lending his voice to the project.
Credit: NASA
Producer: Nicole Rose
Download this video: https://images.nasa.gov/details/ISS_R...
After more than two decades of results, we continue to inspire future generations from a platform that is one of the largest international collaborations of our time.
Learn more about the research being conducted on station: https://www.nasa.gov/iss-science
Follow updates on the science conducted aboard the space station: https://x.com/iss_research
Special thanks to Adam Savage for lending his voice to the project.
Credit: NASA
Producer: Nicole Rose
Download this video: https://images.nasa.gov/details/ISS_R...
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00:00The International Space Station isn't just a symbol, it's a powerhouse of cutting-edge
00:07science constantly revealing secrets that defy Earth's limitations and drive us farther
00:13into the cosmos.
00:15Our mission is research and science.
00:18We have experiments mounted on the outside of the station that are looking at Earth.
00:22We study our own bodies and how they react to space, to weightlessness, to radiation,
00:27and that helps not only us go on further in future missions, but also helps for medical
00:32research back home.
00:33And then we study lots of different things as well, like materials, combustion, all sorts
00:38of things that help us understand life back on Earth.
00:42Yeah!
00:43Microgravity doesn't play by the rules.
00:47It flips them upside down, transforming how liquids flow, how flames burn, and unraveling
00:52biological mysteries before our eyes.
00:55I saw some heart tissues beating in space, and it was incredible.
00:58So Tom, I see that top one beating, looks like happy heart cells.
01:05But we're not just along for the ride, we're explorers, diving headfirst into the challenge
01:10and harnessing the power of this unparalleled platform, just as we have been for decades.
01:17We're on a relentless quest for answers, seeking to understand the intricate workings of the
01:23human body in space, and ensuring future crews stay safe on their daring journeys beyond
01:29Earth's orbit.
01:30The human aspect of human space exploration is always going to be very important for decades
01:35to come.
01:36And when it comes to technology, we're not waiting around.
01:39We're discovering new ways to grow crops in harsh environments, and engineering innovations
01:44to tackle Earth's greatest challenges.
01:47We have amazing technology that allows us to recycle water and create water for us to
01:53drink.
01:54It's delicious.
01:56Microgravity isn't just a curiosity, it's a game-changer in the fight against diseases
02:01back on Earth, paving the way for breakthroughs that benefit us all, and enabling new economic
02:07opportunities in space.
02:09Welcome Axiom 3 on board the International Space Station.
02:13From our vantage point more than 200 miles above Earth, we are not just spectators.
02:19We're gaining unprecedented insights into the world we call home, and we're sharing
02:24our findings openly.
02:26We're not just achieving results today, we're sparking inspiration in future generations
02:31of explorers and embracing the power of global collaboration as we reach for the stars.
02:37What was your favorite experiment on the International Space Station?
02:41Toby, great question.
02:43My favorite experiment was the one that I got to eat.
02:46It was us growing hatched chili peppers in our plant habitat.
02:49Station Hunt, on 2, we have video in node 1, look for those chili peppers.
02:55And as we soar through space at 17,500 miles per hour, each moment is a step closer to
03:03unlocking the mysteries of our Earth, our universe, and propelling our pioneering spirit
03:10even farther into space.
03:12So come along for the ride aboard the International Space Station.