Space stations are spacecraft that allow humans to live in space for an extended period of time. Today, astronauts routinely spend long durations on the International Space Station (ISS), an orbiting laboratory where the United States and space agencies from across the globe have been sending astronauts to live and work since 2000. 

Exhibitions

Learning Resources

Activity/Lab Video

My Path: Basketball in Space, Astronaut Mark Vande Hei

Ever wondered how you could be a astronaut? Watch Mark Vande Hei talk about his path to becoming a NASA astronaut!

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Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 and Grade 9
Topics
Behind the scenes, Human spaceflight, People, Space stations, Spacecraft and Technology and Engineering
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My Path: Inspired by Science Fiction and Apollo, Astronaut John Grunsfeld

Astronaut John Grunsfeld shares advice on chasing your dreams and working hard to make them come true.

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Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 and Grade 9
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Apollo program, Behind the scenes, Human spaceflight, People and Space stations
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STEM in 30: Ask an Astronaut with Randy "Komrade" Bresnik and Paolo Nespoli

NASA astronaut Randy “Komrade” Bresnik and ESA astronaut Paolo Nespoli join STEM in 30 to talk about their recent six-month stay on the International Space Station (ISS).

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Grade 6, Grade 7 and Grade 8
Topics
Space stations, Human spaceflight and Spaceflight
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STEM in 30: Live Downlink with the International Space Station & Astronaut Randy "Komrade" Bresnik

Watch the live downlink with the International Space Station. Students from around the country got to ask questions live to NASA astronaut Randy “Komrade” Bresnik.

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Grade Level
Grade 6, Grade 7 and Grade 8
Topics
Space stations and Human spaceflight
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Flights of Fancy Story Time: "Building Our Home Among the Stars"

This story follows the Three Friends as they celebrate the 20th anniversary of the International Space Station and build their own space station.

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Grade PK, Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3
Topics
Astronomy, Human spaceflight, Science, Space stations and Spaceflight
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Flights of Fancy Story Time: "Three Friends and Mo Spacewalk"

In this story the characters' pretend visit to the International Space Station!

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Grade PK, Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3
Topics
Human spaceflight, Science, Space stations, Technology and Engineering and Spaceflight
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Student, Teacher and Parent/Caregiver
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