Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS)
Exciting opportunities for students to communicate with astronauts on the International Space Station!
DreamUp
Do research in space, prepare for a STEM career, or just be part of super cool real-world science in space.
ExoLab - Experiment Kit
Experiment using an ExoLab kit in the classroom and monitor the same experiment on the ISS. AT HOME: Select the seed for next experiment. Price: $$ or FREE at-home activities
Genes in Space
Design an innovative experiments using DNA analysis to solve real-world problems in space exploration!
ISS Above
ISS Above makes it easy to check in with the International Space Station every day from your home or classroom.
ISS GrowLab Kit
Students make a plant grow lab akin to ISS, then compare seed types for hardiness. Most robust seeds flown to ISS.
NASA STEM on Station
Links directly to NASA education programs and activities supporting ISS outreach, including learning guides, resources, and news.
Orion's Quest
Team up with International Space Station scientists to make real contributions to world-class research.
Sally Ride EarthKAM
Students from around the world can request images of Earth from space using a camera on the ISS!
Space Station Ambassadors
Join our nationwide network of volunteers who share their excitement and love of space and STEM.
Space Station Explorers - Web
Space Station Explorers is the official web site for ISS National Lab education. Visit to explore ISS and all things education.
Story Time From Space
Astronauts read STEM books for kids from onboard the ISS. "Totalilty! An Eclipse Guide in Rhyme and Science" is just one example of more than 20 books, all available to watch online.
Tomatosphere
Compare germination rates of two packets of seeds. One packet has flown on ISS, the other has not.
Windows on Earth
View unique and awe-inspiring images of Earth as the astronauts see it from the International Space Station.
Zero Robotics
Program a soccer-ball-sized robot and take part in a competition based on a real-life space exploration challenge.
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