EXPANDED BENEFITS FOR HUMANITY FROM THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION International Space Station Program Science Forum

摘要

In 2012, the International Space Station (ISS) [Figure 1] partnership published the updated International Space Station Benefits for Humanity [ 1 ] , a compilation of stories about the many benefits being realized in the areas of human health, Earth observations and disaster response, and global education. This compilation has recently been revised to include updated statistics on the impacts of the benefits, and new benefits that have developed since the first publication. Two new sections have also been added to the book, economic development of space and innovative technology. This paper will summarize the updates on behalf of the ISS Program Science Forum, made up of senior science representatives across the international partnership.