{"id":52797,"date":"2020-10-08T18:29:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-08T22:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/?migration=converted-node-465341"},"modified":"2023-07-26T16:01:05","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T20:01:05","slug":"nasa-hosts-virtual-destination-station-with-astronaut-christina-koch-scientists","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/news-release\/nasa-hosts-virtual-destination-station-with-astronaut-christina-koch-scientists\/","title":{"rendered":"NASA Hosts Virtual Destination Station with Astronaut Christina Koch, Scientists"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\" class=\"hds-media hds-module wp-block-image\"><div class=\"margin-left-auto margin-right-auto nasa-block-align-inline\"><div class=\"hds-media-wrapper margin-left-auto margin-right-auto\"><figure class=\"hds-media-inner hds-cover-wrapper hds-media-ratio-none \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/49464133183_f5a6af3bd0_k.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/49464133183_f5a6af3bd0_k.jpg?w=2048\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048\" alt=\"NASA astronaut and Expedition 61 Flight Engineer Christina Koch works on the Cold Atom Lab (CAL) swapping and cleaning hardware \" style=\"transform: scale(1); transform-origin: 50% 50%; object-position: 50% 50%; object-fit: cover;\" block_context=\"nasa-block\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/49464133183_f5a6af3bd0_k.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/49464133183_f5a6af3bd0_k.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/49464133183_f5a6af3bd0_k.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/49464133183_f5a6af3bd0_k.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/49464133183_f5a6af3bd0_k.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/49464133183_f5a6af3bd0_k.jpg?resize=400,267 400w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/49464133183_f5a6af3bd0_k.jpg?resize=600,400 600w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/49464133183_f5a6af3bd0_k.jpg?resize=900,600 900w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/49464133183_f5a6af3bd0_k.jpg?resize=1200,800 1200w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/49464133183_f5a6af3bd0_k.jpg?resize=2000,1333 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/a><\/figure><figcaption class=\"hds-caption padding-y-2\"><div class=\"hds-caption-text p-sm margin-0\">NASA astronaut and Expedition 61 Flight Engineer Christina Koch works on the Cold Atom Lab (CAL) swapping and cleaning hardware inside the quantum research device aboard the International Space Station Jan. 28, 2020. The CAL enables research into the quantum effects of gases chilled to nearly absolute zero, which is colder than the average temperature of the universe. <strong>Credits: NASA<\/strong><\/div><\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>NASA astronaut Christina Koch, along with other representatives from the agency and the International Space Station U.S. National Laboratory, will participate in a virtual panel Wednesday, Oct. 14, to highlight how the International Space Station\u2019s unique features and research capabilities can advance research and technology development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Researchers interested in learning more about microgravity experimentation can participate in the inaugural International Destination Station. The event is a virtual version of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/mission_pages\/station\/news\/destination_station\/about.html\">Destination Station<\/a>, which for nearly 10 years has hosted general public events, researcher meetings, educational activities, and legislative discussions to share the real and potential benefits of space station research on everyday life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The virtual panel will take place at 3 p.m. EDT with Koch; Jennifer Buchli, deputy chief scientist for the International Space Station; Liz Warren, senior program director for the ISS U.S. National Laboratory; Christine Ketz, vice president of programs and partnerships for the lab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For almost 20 years, the International Space Station has been continuously inhabited, allowing more than 2,400 researchers to facilitate more than 3,000 different experiments in various topics, including biology, biotechnology, human health, space and physical science, and technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Koch returned in February from a record-breaking mission to the orbiting laboratory after spending 11 months on orbit, the longest single spaceflight event for a woman and the second longest single spaceflight by a U.S. astronaut after retired astronaut Scott Kelly. On her first flight into space, Koch participated in experiments that will provide researchers the opportunity to observe effects of long-duration spaceflight on a woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information and to RSVP for the virtual event, visit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/content\/international-destination-station\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Media interested in interviews with Koch or NASA and International Space Station National Laboratory representatives should email <a href=\"mailto:megan.c.sumner@nasa.gov\">megan.c.sumner@nasa.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find Koch\u2019s biography at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/astronauts\/biographies\/christina-hammock-koch\/biography\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about the International Space Station and its crews at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/station\"><strong>https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/station<\/strong><\/a><br>\nFor more information on the International Space Station U.S. National Laboratory, visit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.iss-casis.org\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>http:\/\/www.iss-casis.org<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-end-<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Stephanie Schierholz<br \/>\nHeadquarters, Washington<br \/>\n202-358-1100<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:stephanie.schierholz@nasa.gov\">stephanie.schierholz@nasa.gov<\/a><br \/>\nMegan Sumner<br \/>\nJohnson Space Center, Houston<br \/>\n281-483-5111<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:Megan.c.sumner@nasa.gov\">Megan.c.sumner@nasa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NASA astronaut Christina Koch, along with other representatives from the agency and the International Space Station U.S. National Laboratory, will participate in a virtual panel Wednesday, Oct. 14, to highlight how the International Space Station\u2019s unique features and research capabilities can advance research and technology development. 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