Reference Guide to the International Space Station - Utilization Edition - September 2015

The International Space Station (ISS) is a unique scientif i c platform that enables researchers from all over the world to put their talents to work on innovative experiments that could not be done anywhere else. Although each space station partner has distinct agency goals for station research, each partner shares a unif i ed goal to extend the resulting knowledge for the betterment of humanity. Through advancing the state of scientif i c knowledge of our planet, looking after our health, developing advanced technologies and providing a space platform that inspires and educates the science and technology leaders of tomorrow, the benef i ts of the ISS will drive the legacy of the space station as its research strengthens economies and enhances the quality of life here on Earth for all people.