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Innovative ECONOMIC
Technology

Human Earth Observation Innovative Global Economic
Health and Disaster Technology Education Development

Response of Space

Human Earth Observation Innovative Global Economic

In space, physical processes can be better understood with the control of external
influences such as gravity. Technical innovations designed for space systems
are tested on the International Space Station (ISS) before use in other spacecraft
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systems. Unexpected discoveries are possible while investigating how new
technologies operate in space. Simplified physical systems can also be directly
used to improve models of physical processes leading to new industrial techniques
and materials.
Response The ISS provides the unique capability to perform long-duration experiments of Space

in the absence of gravity and in interaction with other spacecraft systems not
available in any other laboratory. Additional insight comes from the presence
of the ISS crew observing and interacting with these experiments and participating
in the discovery process.

The ISS research portfolio includes many engineering and technology investigations
designed to take advantage of these opportunities. Experiments that investigate
thermal processes, nanostructures, fluids and other physical characteristics are
taking place to develop these technologies and provide new innovations in those
fields. Additionally, advanced engineering activities that are operating in the space
station infrastructure prove next-generation space systems increase capabilities and
decrease risks to future missions. Emerging materials, technology and engineering
research activities on the ISS are developing into benefits for economic development
and quality of life on Earth.

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