Space: The Final Frontier for Standards February 9, 2026

https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2026/02/space-final-frontier-standards Seven NIST reference materials, including house dust and freeze-dried human liver tissue, have been flown to the International Space Station. Reference materials are well-measured items used in research and industry to calibrate instruments and ensure accurate measurements. Sending these materials into orbit will help answer important questions about how the extreme environment of space affects manufacturing and human health.