Space Station Research Xplorer
Space Station Research Xplorer

Space Station Research Xplorer

Education

| NASA 

Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

  • Overview
  • How to Download

Page Modified On: September 02, 2025

Run Space Station Research Xplorer on PC or Mac

Why limit yourself to your small screen on the phone? Run Space Station Research Xplorer, an app by NASA , best experienced on your PC or Mac with BlueStacks, the world’s #1 Android emulator.

About the App

Space Station Research Xplorer by NASA puts the science of the International Space Station right in your hand. It’s a clear, interactive way to see what’s being studied in microgravity, what’s been discovered, and why it all matters back on Earth. Built for Education, it blends easy-to-follow explanations with rich visuals so you’re not just reading—you’re actually exploring.

App Features

  • Live experiment catalog: Browse ongoing and completed ISS investigations, learn their goals, and see real outcomes and benefits.
  • Browse by theme: Jump into six major areas—Physical Science, Human Research, Biology & Biotechnology, Earth & Space Science, Multipurpose, and Technology Development & Demonstration.
  • Visual map of studies: Explore a clean, dot-based view where connecting lines hint at how long each experiment spent on orbit.
  • Powerful search and filters: Look up a subject or experiment by name, then refine by expedition or sponsor to narrow your results.
  • Deep-dive pages: Get the details with photos, videos, interactive elements, and publications when available.
  • Favorites list: Save interesting experiments for quick access later.
  • Lab Tour, inside and out: Pan through the Columbus, Kibo, and Destiny modules—tap a rack to learn what’s inside. Then check out exterior facilities like ELC1–4, Columbus-EPF, JEM-EF, and AMS; rotate and zoom to see labeled payloads and read more.
  • Facilities guide: Learn how onboard hardware supports research, from centrifuges to gloveboxes to additive manufacturing (3D printing).
  • Why microgravity matters: Browse stories highlighting health advances, technologies for future exploration, new science insights, and momentum in the low-Earth orbit economy.
  • Media hub: Watch curated science videos to see the work in action.
  • Handy references: An organized index points you to related NASA resources and apps for further learning.
  • Big-screen friendly: Prefer a larger view? You can run it on your computer with BlueStacks.

BlueStacks brings your apps to life on a bigger screen—seamless and straightforward.

How to Download and Run Space Station Research Xplorer on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for Space Station Research Xplorer in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install Space Station Research Xplorer from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install Space Station Research Xplorer

  • Click the Space Station Research Xplorer icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

Space Station Research Xplorer - FAQs

  • How to Run Space Station Research Xplorer on Windows PC & Mac?

    Run Space Station Research Xplorer on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on ‘Download Space Station Research Xplorer on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and run the app.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are Space Station Research Xplorer PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run Space Station Research Xplorer on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and above:
    • Processor: Intel or AMD Processor:
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 2GB of RAM. (Note that having 2GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM):
    • HDD: 5GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.