The International Space Station U.S. National Laboratory has compiled a series of metrics that encompasses all of the major functions for the organization. The tables on this page are dedicated to showcasing all progress that has been made within these core functions, from lab utilization to grant value and outreach.
Secure Strategic Flight Projects
Generate stimulated significant, impactful, and measurable demand from customers willing to pay for access and therefore recognize the value of the ISS as an innovation platform.
wdt_ID
Metric
Q1 FY18
Q2 FY18
Q3 FY18
Q4 FY18
FY18 total
1
ISS National Lab payloads manifested
15
29
16
18
78
2
ISS National Lab payloads delivered
24
—
50
—
74
3
Research procurement
4
Solicitations / Competitions
3
1
1
4
9
5
Number of days from project concept submission to formal proposal submission (cumulative YTD)
82
82
86
85
85
6
Number of days from formal proposal submission to project selection (cumulative YTD)
29
38.5
39
39
39
7
Project proposals generated
24
87
14
16
141
8
Projects awarded
9
7
20
14
50
9
By customer type
10
ISS National Lab return customers
4
4
11
8
27
* Grants include awards to projects and programs as well as modifications and extensions.
**Estimates are based on annual subject matter expert review of self-reported projections from principal investigators. It includes all projects that provide data for the analysis.
Secure Independent Funding
Leverage external funding to support ISS National Lab projects through collaborative sponsorships and third-party investments.
wdt_ID
Metric
Q1 FY18
Q2 FY18
Q3 FY18
Q4 FY18
FY18 total
1
Sponsored Program/external funding for grants
$14,700,000
$250,000
$250,000
$4,000,000
$19,200,000
2
Investor network participants (cumulative count)
79
84
92
118
118
3
Investments reported from network (cumulative count)
$1,285,000
$1,335,000
$1,635,000
$1,635,000
$1,635,000
Build Reach in STEM
Create STEM programs, educational partnerships, and educational outreach initiatives using ISS National Lab-related content.
wdt_ID
Metric
Q1 FY18
Q2 FY18
Q3 FY18
Q4 FY18
FY18 total
1
STEM programs (active)
22
23
23
24
24
2
Participation in ISS National Lab STEM Programs and educational outreach activities
3
Students
153,540
219,281
136,796
112,522
622,139
4
Educators
6,649
28,538
20,305
6,008
61,500
5
Mixed Audience
145,210
421,288
781,190
396,420
1,744,108
6
Total STEM engagement via programs and outreach activities
305,399
669,107
938,291
514,950
2,427,747
7
Total value of ISS National Lab STEM grants awarded ***
$0
$231,299
$5,000
$75,000
$311,299
*** Total STEM grants awarded included in the Total Value of ISS National Lab Grants Awarded figure above.
Increase Awareness
Build positive perception of the ISS National Lab within key audience communities.
wdt_ID
Metric
Q1 FY18
Q2 FY18
Q3 FY18
Q4 FY18
FY18 total
1
Outreach events
2
Conferences and industry event sponsorships
5
6
7
4
22
3
Speaking engagements
20
16
23
19
78
4
Subject matter expert workshops and thought leader roundtables/salons
2
1
1
4
8
5
Total media impact
6
Thought leadership publications (white papers, trade articles, etc.)
2
2
1
—
5
7
News mentions (clips, blogs)
4,142
1,478
2,100
N/A
N/A
8
Twitter followers
117,833
123,417
127,523
131,363
131,360
9
Website unique visitors
27,077
52,007
61,072
56,203
196,359
10
Social media engagement, cumulative (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram)
40,386
105,351
76,661
48,712
271,110
Maximize Utilization
The ISS National Lab to use 50% of U.S. allocation onboard the ISS.
