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The International Space Station (ISS) is a crewed low Earth orbit (LEO) platform for research and technology development (R&D) that inspires innovation and provides opportunities for discovery to benefit humankind. The ISS National Laboratory® has a congressionally mandated mission to maximize use of this unique facility in LEO to accelerate knowledge and foster commercial development through space-based R&D.
Researchers can access ISS National Lab facilities through two main pathways: 1) the Commercial Service Provider pathway and 2) a solicitation for proposals. The Commercial Service Provider pathway is detailed on the webpage linked below. Solicitations for proposals are unlikely to be issued in the future. If a solicitation is released, it will be posted on this webpage.
Current Opportunities
Upcoming Opportunities
| NLRA Campaign | Projected Release Date* |
|---|---|
| MassChallenge 2025 | Cancelled |
| Applied Research, Translational Science, and Technology Development: Cycle 2 | Cancelled |
| Igniting Innovation: Science in Space to Cure Diseases on Earth 2025 | Cancelled |
*Release dates are subject to change.