Space Life Sciences Laboratory

The Space Life Sciences Laboratory (SLSL) is a specialized research facility focused on studying how living organisms—humans, animals, plants, and microbes—respond to space conditions. Located at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, it helps scientists understand health risks of space travel and develop ways to support long-term missions, such as space habitats or future Mars explorations. The lab conducts experiments in microgravity and space environments, providing crucial data to improve astronaut safety, advance medical knowledge, and support innovations in biotechnology. Ultimately, it bridges space research and life sciences to benefit both space missions and Earth-based health solutions.