International Space Station U.S. National Laboratory

For more than 20 years, humans have lived and worked continuously onboard the International Space Station, advancing scientific knowledge and demonstrating new technologies, making research breakthroughs not possible on Earth that will enable long-duration exploration into deep space and benefit life here on our planet. A global endeavor, 240 people from 19 countries have visited the unique microgravity laboratory that has hosted more than 3,000 research investigations from over 4,200 researchers in more than 100 countries.

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CURRENT ISSUE - April 2026

When Lab Innovation Meets Sustainability

Why Performance, Cost, and Environmental Impact Now Compete in Procurement

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