title: Physical sciences research plans for the International Space Station.
abstract: The restructuring of the research capabilities of the International Space Station has forced a reassessment of the Physical Sciences research plans and a re-targeting of the major scientific thrusts. The combination of already selected peer-reviewed flight investigations with the initiation of new research and technology programs will allow the maximization of the ISS scientific and technological potential. Fundamental and applied research will use a combination of ISS-based facilities, ground-based activities, and other experimental platforms to address issues impacting fundamental knowledge, industrial and medical applications on Earth, and the technology required for human space exploration. The current flight investigation research plan shows a large number of principal investigators selected to use the remaining planned research facilities.
authors.affiliation: Physical Sciences Research Division, Office of Biological and Physical Research. NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546, USA. etrinh@hq.nasa.gov
authors.forename: E H
authors.initials: EH
authors.lastname: Trinh
mesh_terms: D001709:Biotechnology; D005390:Fires / Q000517:prevention & control; D006040:Goals; D008967:Molecular Biology; D010811:Natural Science Disciplines; D055585:Physical Phenomena; D010825:Physics; D016730:Program Development; D012106:Research; D013026:Space Flight; D018531:Spacecraft; D014481:United States; D018557:United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014893:Weightlessness