Around the World for 25 Years

The podcast commemorates the International Space Station's 25th anniversary of continuous human presence, reflecting on its evolution and impact. Joel Montalbano, NASA’s Deputy Associate Administrator for Space Operations, and Ryan Landon, Manager of the Research Integration Office at Johnson Space Center, share their experiences and insights. They highlight milestones such as installing major laboratories and the shift towards maximizing research utilization. The discussion covers international collaboration, particularly how partners support each other during crises, and the unique contributions of each agency. Examples of impactful science, like growing protein crystals and printing human tissues in microgravity, are presented. The conversation emphasizes how the ISS has paved the way for Artemis, testing life support systems, and studying human health in space.