International Space Station Benefits for Humanity, 3rd Edition

How does research on the International Space Station benefit life on Earth? Read the stories of innovative science in low-Earth orbit in a new book. More: https://www.nasa.gov/stationbenefits

The International Space Station Program Science Forum (PSF) third edition of “International Space Station Benefits for Humanity” compiles the benefits of research on an orbiting microgravity laboratory. The book provides examples of research accomplishments in areas of economic development of space, innovative technology, human health, Earth observations and disaster response, and global education. This latest edition includes new assessments of the economic value as well as greater detail than the previous version on the scientific value of research on the International Space Station.

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For more information on how you can conduct your research in microgravity, visit https://go.nasa.gov/2q84LJj.