The Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS), a cosmic particle detector

iss075e0086247 (Sept. 1, 2026) --- The Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS), a cosmic particle detector, is pictured on the International Space Station’s starboard truss structure. The AMS uses the microgravity environment to advance knowledge of the universe, potentially leading to a better understanding of its origin by searching for antimatter, dark matter, and measuring cosmic rays.