Imagine waiting months for space samples to return to Earth? There's a better way. 🔬 NASA is evaluating a compact laboratory instrument aboard the @Space_Station that could allow scientists to analyze samples directly in orbit. Not much larger than a cellphone, the device has the potential to transform how scientific research is conducted in low Earth orbit—and eventually, beyond. go.nasa.gov/3OlIok8

@NASAScience_ @Space_Station Hmm so we might not need Earth for labwork anymore

@NASAScience_ @Space_Station This is a big deal for space science. If you can analyze samples on orbit, you can decide what to keep, what to retest, and what to send home, saving time and precious return capacity.

@NASAScience_ @Space_Station 🦾🦾

Pick which twin will win! You could score a share of $2 million in Bonus Bets.

@NASAScience_ @Space_Station Excelent.

@NASAScience_ @Space_Station ;-)

@NASAScience_ @Space_Station Yô!