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NASA's First Two-way End-to-End Laser Communications Relay System

NASA is demonstrating laser communications on multiple missions – showcasing the benefits infrared light can have for science and exploration missions transmitting terabytes of important data.

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A rendering of ILLUMA-T on the International Space Station communicating with LCRD in geosynchronous orbit.
NASA’s ILLUMA-T payload communicating with LCRD over laser signals.
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Science in Space: Robotic Helpers

One way to make the most of crew time is using robotic technology either to assist crew members with various tasks and or to completely automate others.

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A view of NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson aboard the International Space Station (ISS) with the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Internal Ball Camera.
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NASA ScienceCasts: ECLSS on Station

The International Space Station’s Environmental Control and Life Support System, known as ECLSS, provides clean air and water to the crew — making life aboard the Space Station possible.

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Research Results Contributing to Deep Space Exploration

Over the past few months, scientists shared the outcomes of space station studies that could help us recover more water from life support systems, construct Moon bases, grow plants in space, and more.

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ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst works on Microgravity Investigation of Cement Solidification (MICS), which examines how microgravity affects cement hardening and properties. Results could support design of space habitats and improve cement processing on Earth.
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Research Opportunities

The ISS provides the safest, and most efficient capability to test, improve, and qualify advancements in space flight hardware.  

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Former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson works on the Genes In Space-3 experiment demonstrating ways in which portable, real-time DNA sequencing can be used to monitor crew health aboard the space station.
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Researcher's Guide

This booklet provides prospective technology and advanced system developers the information needed to aid in the formulation of demonstration concepts. 

Advanced Life Support Systems on the International Space Station infographic.

Fact Sheet and Infographic

Find out interesting facts about the station's environmental control and life support systems.

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Podcasts and Videos

Listen and watch these episodes to learn more about technology demonstrations on station.

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Station Research Explorer Database

Search or browse information at your fingertips about space station experiments, facilities/capabilities, and publications.

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ISS R&D Conference

Watch video recordings of presentations, panel discussions, and more from the 2023 ISS Research and Development Conference.

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The Earth Science Technology Office (ESTO) takes on the technical challenges of Earth observations by funding, developing and demonstrating cutting-edge…