NASA astronaut Jack Hathaway shows off NanoRacks research hardware

iss074e0642442 (June 1, 2026) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Jack Hathaway shows off NanoRacks research hardware that stored sample-containing tubes filled with seeds and microbes for a variety of student-designed experiments. Hathaway was activating the tubes aboard the International Space Station's Harmony module to expand the knowledge of space phenomena and inspire junior high and high school students to consider scientific, technical, and engineering careers.