Explaining The Universe on Instagram: "The International Space Station (ISS) is a large, modular space laboratory that orbits Earth about 400 km above the surface. Built through the cooperation of multiple space agencies—including NASA (United States), Roscosmos (Russia), JAXA (Japan), ESA (Europe), and CSA (Canada)—it has been continuously inhabited by astronauts and cosmonauts since 2000. The ISS serves as a microgravity research platform where scientists study biology, physics, medicine, mate

International Space Station on Instagram: "NASA astronaut Jonny Kim is returning from his first mission aboard space station! During his stay, Kim tested the use of encrypted DNA as a method to store and transmit data, studied complex fluid behavior to advance the development of better medicines, and grew plants with a supplement which could improve growth and save energy on future missions. 🧬💊🌱 Learn more about research that benefits humanity and advances future space exploration: nasa.gov/i