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.

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