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NASA Expands Role of International Space Station

Posted by kdawson on from the come-play-in-our-lab dept.

coondoggie writes "NASA is looking for a few good experiments to run in space. The space agency this week said it was seeking research ideas (PDF) from private entities who want to do research on board the International Space Station. NASA said it was looking to expand the use of the ISS by providing access to the lab for the conduct of basic and applied research, technology development, and industrial processing to private entities — including commercial firms, non-profit institutions, and academic institutions. NASA said using the ISS as a national lab could help develop a number of applications in areas such as biotechnology, energy, engineering, and remote sensing."

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  1. They should put an ad on Craigslist by elrous0 · · Score: 4, Funny

    It worked for me when I was renting out a room.

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    1. Re:They should put an ad on Craigslist by natehoy · · Score: 4, Funny

      Penthouse apt for rent. Very cozy efficiency. Fully furnished. Magnificent view. Reserved parking for your vehicle. Onsite gymnasium. Great weight loss program (disclaimer: weight is not the same as mass). Exclusive community in a unique private out-of-the-way setting. Heat and utilities included. No pets. $40,000,000 a week.

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    2. Re:They should put an ad on Craigslist by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      Of course, they're out of this world!

  2. Art Bell? by XanC · · Score: 2, Funny

    Tell me we're not doing remote sensing experiments on the ISS!

  3. Oooh, Oooh, Idea! by Revotron · · Score: 2, Funny

    Plane on a giant treadmill... in space!

    1. Re:Oooh, Oooh, Idea! by Lumpy · · Score: 5, Funny

      Oh come on a LOT better idea list.....

      1 - how long do lawyers last in space without a space suit.
      2 - effects on lawyers when exposed to explosive decompression.
      3 - effects of solar radiation on a lawyer in a space suit.
      4 - effects of solar radation on a lawyer without a space suit.
      5 - effects of amoebic dysentery on a lawyer in micro-gravity.
      6 - how long do lawyers last as an ablative shield during re-entry.
      7 - what is the maximum ballistic speed a lawyer can reach.

      etc...

      Oh and as a control do the same experiments on MPAA and RIAA executives.

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  4. lava lamp by rev_sanchez · · Score: 3, Funny

    I say we send one up there and plug it in and point a webcam at it.

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  5. Re:Suggestions by natehoy · · Score: 4, Funny

    centrifical

    teather(ed)

    oribital circumfurance

    atmosphering re-entry

    is more brittle or harded

    paper airplain

    infinitly divisible continum

    The first requirement of submitted proposals to NASA is to do so in English. We all know how well foreign languages (or measurement systems) work out. C'mon, this isn't rocket science! :)

    It does lead me to one important question, however...

    Polymer extrusion and blown film line test in low gravity for polymer chain linkage testing.

    How do you spell "polymer", "extrusion", "gravity", and "linkage" correctly and use them in a coherent-sounding sentence, then get "airplane" wrong? ;)

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  6. Re:...the 100 mile high club? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Do you have any idea how difficult it is to clean "bodily fluids" out of the air in zero-g?

    No. And neither do you, but I bet there's anime that has already solved this problem for us.