NASA extends International Space Station National Lab management contract through 2030

NASA has extended the contract for the Center for Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) to manage the International Space Station National Laboratory through 2030. CASIS has managed the ISS National Lab since 2011, fostering research and development in low Earth orbit. The lab supports studies in areas like cancer, aging, and space manufacturing. The extension comes as the ISS continues its role in international space endeavors and prepares for upcoming cargo missions.