NASA's Biological & Physical Sciences Fleet

NASA research contributes to breakthroughs that advance national priorities and maintain U.S. leadership in science and technology.

Studying the fundamental effects of space stressors (such as radiation and microgravity) on biological and physical phenomena promotes mission success and benefits life on Earth.

The mission of BPS is two-pronged:

• Pioneer scientific discovery in and beyond low Earth orbit to drive advances in science, technology, and space exploration to enhance knowledge, education, innovation, and economic vitality
• Enable human spaceflight exploration to expand the frontiers of knowledge, capability, and opportunity in space

Execution of this mission requires both scientific research and technology development.

See https://science.nasa.gov/biological-physical