ISSRDC 2017 Media and Resources

2017 ISSR&D Photo Gallery on Flickr

From commerce to academia to government, the International Space Station Research and Development Conference connects the best minds and resources for exploring the vast possibilities of research and development in microgravity. See firsthand how this growing ecosystem is powering “Innovation Beyond Boundaries” for the benefit of humankind.

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Morning Keynote with U.S. Rep. Brian Babin

U.S. Rep. Brian Babin delivers morning keynote on Day 2 of 2017 ISS Research and Development Conference.

Benefits for Humanity—Innovations on the ISS

From better health, to public safety, to cooling technology, research on the ISS improves lives on Earth. This session at the 2017 ISS Research and Development Conference looks at trends and topics that may influence future microgravity research.

Revolutionizing Science from Ground to Orbit

NASA Astronaut Kate Rubins joins CNN Correspondent Rachel Crane on stage at the 2017 ISS Research and Development Conference to recount her mission aboard the ISS. Joining the pair on stage for a robust discussion are principal investigators from experiments she completed in orbit.

Luncheon Keynote with U.S. Senator Gary Peters

U.S. Senator Gary Peters delivers the luncheon keynote on Day 2 of the 2017 ISS Research and Development Conference.

Frontiers of Innovation: Leveraging Platforms of Innovation for the Maximum Benefit to the World

Fast Company’s Adam Bluestein leads an engaging discussion with transformative leaders on developing innovation markets in space at the 2017 ISS Research and Development Conference.

ISS Exploration Technologies

At the 2017 ISS Research and Development Conference, this panel detailed technologies being developed and demonstrated on the ISS today to enable human exploration to cislunar space and beyond.

Morning Keynote with NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot

NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot delivers the morning keynote on Day 3 of ISSRDC.

Perspectives on Space Policy

At the 2017 ISS Research and Development Conference, space policy experts discussed the role the space station plays in fulfilling current U.S. civil space policy objectives.

Government-Private Partnerships in Lunar Enterprises — No Time to Lose

Bigelow Aerospace Founder Robert Bigelow delivers a keynote government-private partnerships in emerging commercial space market at the 2017 ISS Research and Development Conference.

LEO Commercialization — Developing the Demand

At the 2017 ISS Research and Development Conference, a panel of commercial R&D experts discuss the current state of research, development, technology demonstration, and other activities in low Earth orbit (LEO), as well as the vision for the future.

An Innovation Discussion with Elon Musk

SpaceX Founder Elon Musk takes the stage at the 2017 ISS Research and Development Conference for a discussion on innovation.

The Value Chain of Remote Sensing from the ISS

At the 2017 ISS Research and Development Conference, a panel of remote sensing experts explored the data needs for existing and potential ISS remote sensing users as well as the engineering firms charged with enabling these concepts to address challenges as a society.

Commercial Space — It Is More Than Just Transportation

At the 2017 ISS Research and Development Conference, a panel of commercial space executives discuss a variety of commercial programs offering government and commercial customers increased affordability, accelerated access and new opportunities.

Stem on Station: How the ISS National Lab is Influencing Students and Educators in STEM Education

Learn about STEM education programs that are leveraging access to the space station to impact student communities across the country–from the students themselves at the 2017 ISS Research and Development Conference!

Luncheon Keynote ESA Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti

ESA Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti recounts her mission aboard the space station at the 2017 ISS Research and Development Conference.