Beyond the ISS: Leaders Look to the Future of Commercial LEO Platforms ++

Beyond the ISS: Leaders Look to the Future of Commercial LEO Platforms https://issnationallab.org/iss360/post-iss-leo-economy-commercial-space-stations/ June 16, 2026 • By Amelia Williamson Smith, Sr. Manager, Scientific Communications & Content This article is part of a series highlighting sessions from the ISS International Space Station National Lab track at the 2026 ASCEND conference in Washington, D.C. The ISS National Lab hosted a full day of programming highlighting advances in space-based R&D, how the ISS National Lab enables innovation in orbit, and the growing low Earth orbit (Abbreviation: LEO) The orbit around the Earth that extends up to an altitude of 2,000 km (1,200 miles) from Earth’s surface. The International Space Station’s orbit is in LEO, at an altitude of approximately 250 miles. economy. By the Numbers: The ISS National Lab’s Impact on the LEO Economy https://issnationallab.org/iss360/by-the-numbers-space-research-iss-national-lab-impact/ June 17, 2026 • By Amelia Williamson Smith, Sr. Manager, Scientific Communications & Content This article is part of a series highlighting sessions from the ISS International Space Station National Lab track at the 2026 ASCEND conference in Washington, D.C. The ISS National Lab hosted a full day of programming highlighting advances in space-based R&D, how the ISS National Lab enables innovation in orbit, and the growing low Earth orbit (Abbreviation: LEO) The orbit around the Earth that extends up to an altitude of 2,000 km (1,200 miles) from Earth’s surface. The International Space Station’s orbit is in LEO, at an altitude of approximately 250 miles. economy.

How ISS Research Is Shaping the Future of the LEO Economy +++

https://issnationallab.org/iss360/iss-research-commercial-leo-economy-innovation/ June 10, 2026 • By Amelia Williamson Smith, Sr. Manager, Scientific Communications & Content This article is part of a series highlighting sessions from the ISSInternational Space Station National Lab track at the 2026 ASCEND conference in Washington, D.C. The ISS National Lab hosted a full day of programming highlighting advances in space-based R&D, how the ISS National Lab enables innovation in orbit, and the growing low Earth orbit (Abbreviation: LEO) The orbit around the Earth that extends up to an altitude of 2,000 km (1,200 miles) from Earth’s surface. The International Space Station’s orbit is in LEO, at an altitude of approximately 250 miles. economy. New Space Biomedical Institutes Are Using ISS Research to Advance Human Health https://issnationallab.org/iss360/space-research-iss-medicine-centers/ June 12, 2026 • By Amelia Williamson Smith, Sr. Manager, Scientific Communications & Content This article is part of a series highlighting sessions from the ISSInternational Space Station National Lab track at the 2026 ASCEND conference in Washington, D.C. The ISS National Lab hosted a full day of programming highlighting advances in space-based R&D, how the ISS National Lab enables innovation in orbit, and the growing low Earth orbit (Abbreviation: LEO) The orbit around the Earth that extends up to an altitude of 2,000 km (1,200 miles) from Earth’s surface. The International Space Station’s orbit is in LEO, at an altitude of approximately 250 miles. economy. Orbital Edge Accelerator Helps Startups Turn Space R&D Into Commercial Reality https://issnationallab.org/iss360/orbital-edge-accelerator-space-startups-commercialization/ June 15, 2026 • By Amelia Williamson Smith, Sr. Manager, Scientific Communications & Content This article is part of a series highlighting sessions from the ISSInternational Space Station National Lab track at the 2026 ASCEND conference in Washington, D.C. The ISS National Lab hosted a full day of programming highlighting advances in space-based R&D, how the ISS National Lab enables innovation in orbit, and the growing low Earth orbit (Abbreviation: LEO) The orbit around the Earth that extends up to an altitude of 2,000 km (1,200 miles) from Earth’s surface. The International Space Station’s orbit is in LEO, at an altitude of approximately 250 miles. economy.

A New Spin on the Adidas World Cup Ball

https://issnationallab.org/iss360/a-new-spin-on-the-adidas-world-cup-ball/ July 14, 2026 • By Ryan Reeves, ISS National Lab Deputy Chief Scientist This summer, attention across the globe has been focused on the world’s most popular sport and the ultimate competition: the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The last World Cup finals in 2022 drew more than a billion viewers worldwide. The 2026 World Cup is being hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It has been a very exciting tournament so far. However, fans may notice something interesting if they closely watch the official ball of the World Cup, the adidas Trionda. As the ball bends through the air, you may be able to detect a spin flip—physics that adidas first observed on the International Space Station (ISS International Space Station ) seven years ago.

Mogobe Ramose y el Ubuntu: la ontología africana de la existencia compartida

https://revistaliterariaelcandelabro.blog/2026/07/mogobe-ramose-ubuntu-ontologia-africana/ Entre las grandes aportaciones de la filosofía africana contemporánea, el pensamiento de Mogobe Ramose destaca por transformar el Ubuntu en una profunda reflexión sobre el ser, la comunidad y la existencia compartida. Su propuesta revela una ontología donde ningún individuo vive aislado, sino integrado en una red permanente de relaciones. ¿Puede esta visión transformar nuestra manera de entender la sociedad moderna? ¿Podría el Ubuntu ofrecer respuestas ante la crisis de conexión humana actual?

Lost your dog? Don't cross the border! 10 weirdest wars ever Published on August 3, 2025

https://www.dictionaryscoop.com/article/When-a-kettle-went-to-war-and-9-other-bizarre-conflicts-in-history?x_title=2&utm_source=blog&utm_campaign=blog-race-20260713-6 Not all conflicts are fought for power or territory—some "wars" erupted over pies, buckets, and even unsuspecting animals. Human history, it seems, can be incredibly unpredictable. From bizarre misunderstandings to centuries-long stalemates over trivial disputes, here are 10 of the strangest "wars" ever fought.

10 clichés you've used for years—and the surprising stories behind them Published on June 13, 2026

https://www.dictionaryscoop.com/article/10-cliches-youve-used-for-years-and-the-surprising-stories-behind-them?x_title=2&utm_source=blog&utm_campaign=blog-race-20260713-6 You’ve probably said or heard things like "the early bird gets the worm," or "close but no cigar," maybe without even thinking twice. They’re the kind of phrases you heard from your parents or picked up at school, and at some point, they just stuck. But here’s the thing: most people have no idea where they actually came from. English is full of these well-known sayings; clichés we repeat so often they’ve lost their punch. But the stories behind them are anything but boring. Here are 10 familiar clichés and their surprising origins.

Grandma’s secret pharmacy: 10 weird remedies that were actually effective Published on May 4, 2026

https://www.dictionaryscoop.com/article/Grandmas-secret-pharmacy-10-weird-remedies-that-were-actually-effective?x_title=2&utm_source=blog&utm_campaign=blog-race-20260713-6 Before modern medicine, people relied on instinct, herbs, and plenty of trial and error. While many folk remedies were more superstition than science, a surprising number proved to have real medical merit. From moldy bread to leeches, these age-old treatments often concealed a trace of scientific truth beneath their folklore—and in some cases even inspired modern pharmaceuticals.