Save the Date for ISSRDC in 2024
July 29 – August 1, 2024 | Boston, MA

At ISSRDC, we learned how to harness the International Space Station (ISS) and the unique conditions of space to help solve your most pressing research and development (R&D) challenges.

Highlights from Last Year’s ISSRDC

Awarding Excellence in STEM Education: Recipients Inspire Students Through Space Station Science »Read More

Highlights From Day 3 of ISSRDC 2023 and Save the Date for ISSRDC 2024 in Boston »Read More

Day 3 of ISSRDC is About to Begin: Enjoy Highlights From Day 2 »Read More

Day 2 of ISSRDC is About to Begin: Enjoy Highlights From Day 1 »Read More

Women of Space Dominate International Space Station Research and Development Conference »Read More

California High School Student Announced as Winner of the 2023 Genes in Space Competition at ISSRDC »Read More

The International Space Station National Laboratory and Privateer Announce Data and Information Sharing Partnership for Growing Space Community »Read More

NSF Director Discusses the Benefits of Fundamental Science in Space »Read More

Keynote Panel Tackling Cancer and Disease Research in Low Earth Orbit Kicks Off ISSRDC 2023 »Read More

STEM Sessions and Awards Address Need for Future Space Workforce »Read More

Attend the conference and
expand your R&D options

Meet the trailblazers who are advancing their R&D goals, fundamental science objectives, and STEM education efforts. Attend technical sessions, panel discussions, and lightning talks—all highlighting space station research.

Network with space community leaders

Explore the Marketplace Expo

Learn how leaders in academia, industry, and government agencies are advancing fundamental science research, technological innovation, in-space manufacturing, and workforce development to drive commercialization and a sustainable space economy.

Elevate your research

Microgravity. Extreme conditions. Unique vantage point.

Explore how low Earth orbit and the ISS could advance your R&D goals. Materials testing, pharmaceutical development, fundamental science, in-space manufacturing, and more—industries are seeing the research advancements and economic value from space-based R&D and sharing their experiences at ISSRDC.