International Space Station life science research funding.

摘要

THE INTERNATIONAL Space Station (ISS) is scheduled for completion by 2011, bringing to reality an amazing and unparalleled capability for the unique science and technology development that can be accomplished only in space. The International Partners have contributed heavily to the construction and eventual research utilization of the ISS. The ISS concept was developed to become a laboratory for scientific research, especially life science research focused on the physiological effects of long-duration spaceflight. The ISS therefore supports the U.S. national goal to accomplish the "Vision for Space Exploration," including a lunar base and a human expedition to Mars. The ISS legacy is ultimately to enable human exploration of other planets.