Stunning images of Earth captured by crew members on
@space_station
are actively supporting life on our planet, helping monitor climate change, and advancing our understanding of Earth’s changing landscapes.
@iss_research
The
@Space_Station
Environmental Control and Life Support System, known as ECLSS, provides clean air and water to the crew -- making life aboard the Space Station possible.
The CIPHER project integrates 14 investigations on
@Space_Station
and examines multiple astronauts across different mission durations over the course of many years.
Space exploration and scientific discovery inspire people. The
@Space_Station
seeks to share that inspiration in many ways by connecting the station and the crew to the millions of people back on Earth.
Scientists on the
@Space_Station
are using microgravity to study physics! This work is helping solve the mysteries of the formation and nature of the universe, while also being applied to practical uses on Earth.
The
@Space_Station
has supported development of new and improved products, spawned new commercial ventures, provided growth for existing ones, and expanded the overall space industry. Much of this benefits life on Earth as well as the space economy.
Scientists use
@Space_Station
and its many tools to study microbes – how they behave in sanitized and confined environments, how space may change them in ways that could affect human health, and whether they could be used to mine metals on other planets!
Researchers use
@Space_Station
to address complex human health problems on Earth. Much of this work employs unique microgravity tools including protein crystals and tissue chips, as well as devices designed for space but adapted for use on Earth.
The
@Space_Station
is a one-of-a-kind platform for advancing technologies, and for helping humanity learn to live in space! The knowledge gained often improves the quality of life for people on Earth, too.
More than 3.5 million photographs taken of Earth from
@Space_Station
have contributed to research and monitoring of our planet. The collection of imagery and data from the Station benefits humanity in a variety of ways!
The
@Space_Station
is humanity's laboratory for conducting cutting-edge science without the limits of gravity where we explore subjects from human health to physics and more!
This
#WorldPhotographyDay
we celebrate
@Space_station
photography that enables our cosmic explorers to share science, information, and beauty from the orbiting lab. Learn how crew photos help with scientific investigation📸
From the creation of drug treatments to studies of the Earth helping us better understand our changing planet, the
@Space_Station
has provided benefits to humanity for more than two decades. Check out the ISS Benefits for Humanity publication out today!
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#RomanObserverGame
for a chance to be added to our twitter moment!