Space 24/7/365: Space Station Benefits

As a home to humans and a lab for scientific research for more than 20 years, the International Space Station is a one-of-a-kind platform for advancing technologies such as robots, computers, health monitors, life support systems, and more for both space and ground applications. The station also has made it possible for numerous experiments to delve into how space travel affects people physically and psychologically – knowledge that often improves the quality of life for people on Earth, too.