Demos) Educational Payload Operations-Cloud Observation-Demonstrations (EPO-Cloud Observation-
OBSERVATION-DEMOS)
Research Area: Educational Demonstrations
Expedition(s): 23/24
Principal Investigator(s): ● Matthew Keil, NASA’s Johnson Space Center, Houston,
Texas
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
Education Payload Operations-Cloud Observation-Demonstrations (EPO-Cloud Observation-
Demos) record video education demonstrations performed by crew members on the
International Space Station (ISS) using hardware already aboard and provides students in
grades 5-8 and educators with a better understanding of the Cloud Observations available from
the ISS. EPO-Cloud Observation-Demos enhance existing NASA education resources and
programs for educators and students in grades K-12. EPO-Cloud Observation-Demos support
the NASA mission to inspire the next generation of explorers.
EARTH BENEFITS
EPO-Demos are part of NASA's
continuing effort to use space as a
unique educational tool for K-12
students. Everyday items are given a
new twist by combining them with the
allure of spaceflight and the unusual
weightless environment to produce
educational materials that inspire
interest in science and technology and
encourage curiosity and creativity.
SPACE BENEFITS
These investigations and related
activities have strong ties to NASA’s
Vision for Space Exploration and are designed to encourage students to pursue studies and
careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
This investigation is complete and all results are published.
On January 4 a large presence of stratocumulus clouds was the
central focus of camera lenses, which remained aimed at the
clouds. NASA image.