The International Space Station U.S. National Laboratory has compiled a series of metrics that encompasses all of the major functions for the organization. The tables on this page are dedicated to showcasing all progress that has been made within these core functions, from lab utilization to grant value and outreach.
Secure Strategic Flight Projects
Generate stimulated significant, impactful, and measurable demand from customers willing to pay for access and therefore recognize the value of the ISS as an innovation platform.
wdt_ID
Metric
ACTUAL Q1
ACTUAL Q2
ACTUAL Q3
ACTUAL Q4
ACTUAL FY19
TARGET FY19
1
ISS National Lab payloads manifested
15
28
21
18
82
80
2
ISS National Lab payloads delivered
35
--
29
25
89
80
3
Research procurement
4
Solicitations/Competitions
2
3
1
2
8
5
5
# of days-Project Concept Submission to Formal Proposal Submission
173
172
141
129
129
***
6
# of days-Formal Proposal Submission to Project Selection
33
34
37
33
33
45
7
Project proposals generated
33
54
15
12
114
120
8
Projects and Programs awarded
18
15
5
24
62
50
9
By customer type
10
ISS National Lab return customers
4
6
3
9
22
***
* Grants include awards to projects and programs as well as modifications and extensions.
**Estimates are based on annual subject matter expert review of self-reported projections from principal investigators. It includes all projects that provide data for the analysis.
Secure Independent Funding
Leverage external funding to support ISS National Lab projects through collaborative sponsorships and third-party investments.
wdt_ID
Metric
ACTUAL Q1
ACTUAL Q2
ACTUAL Q3
ACTUAL Q4
ACTUAL FY19
TARGET FY19
1
Sponsored Program/external funding for grants
$2,000,000
$500,000
$40,000
$0
$2,540,000
$10,000,000
2
Investor network participants (cumulative)
128
143
152
157
157
135
3
Investments reported from network (cumulative)
$1,650,000
$1,650,000
$1,650,000
$1,650,000
$1,650,000
***
ISS Utilization
The ISS National Lab to maximize and optimize utilization of the allocation of crew time, ascent flight resources, and in-orbit facilities.
wdt_ID
Metric
ACTUAL Q1
ACTUAL Q2
ACTUAL Q3
ACTUAL Q4
ACTUAL FY19
TARGET FY19
1
Crewtime
2
Actual vs. Increment pair-3 months allocation
***
96%
***
108%
104%
90%
wdt_ID
Metric
Q1/Q2^
Q3/Q4^
ACTUAL FY19
TARGET FY19
1
Resource Utilization
2
Ascent Flight Resources
3
Upmass
145%
128%
135%
80%
4
Cold Stowage
69%
113%
97%
80%
5
Big Bags
57%
93%
81%
80%
6
Powered Lockers
133%
150%
143%
80%
7
Facility Resources
8
Commercial Facilities
92%
90%
91%
80%
9
JEM Airlock
100%
67%
83%
80%
10
Life Science Glovebox
33%
100%
64%
80%
^Note: This is projected/estimated data based on payload requirements in the queue at the start of FY2019
Increase Awareness
Build positive perception of the ISS National Lab within key audience communities.
wdt_ID
Metric
ACTUAL Q1
ACTUAL Q2
ACTUAL Q3
ACTUAL Q4
ACTUAL FY19
TARGET FY19
1
Outreach events
2
Speaking engagements
20
15
19
22
76
60
3
Subject matter expert workshops and thought leader roundtables
2
0
1
3
6
6
Build Reach in STEM
Create STEM programs, educational partnerships, and educational outreach initiatives using ISS National Lab-related content.
wdt_ID
Metric
ACTUAL Q1
ACTUAL Q2
ACTUAL Q3
ACTUAL Q4
ACTUAL FY19
TARGET FY19
1
STEM programs (active)
23
23
23
23
23
21
2
Participation in ISS National Lab STEM programs and educational outreach activities
3
Students
688,527
1,815,730
112,805
127,943
2,745,005
500,000
4
Educators
42,721
93,707
10,728
4,556
151,712
50,000
5
Adults
9,512
56,395
1,767,887
23,049
1,856,843
250,000
6
Mixed Audience
228,584
223,750
199,925
224,166
876,425
450,000
7
Total
969,344
2,189,582
2,091,345
379,714
5,629,985
1,250,000
8
Total value of ISS National Lab STEM grants awarded ****
$202,233
$148,400
$0
$0
$350,633
$400,000
* Grants include awards to projects and programs as well as modifications and extensions.
***Informational trend as they occur, not target.
**** Total STEM grants awarded included in the Total Value of ISS National Lab Grants Awarded figure above.