Application Form for Orbital Edge Accelerator

To initiate the process of submitting an application to the Orbital Edge Accelerator program, all interested parties are required to complete an online application form. Access to this form is facilitated by clicking the GO TO APPLICATION FORM button located at the bottom of this page. Applications will undergo thorough evaluation to ensure comprehensive coverage of all necessary elements, alignment with the pertinent solicitation, and a demonstrated need for access to the space environment. It is imperative that applicants diligently complete all sections of the online concept summary form.

During the preparation of their application, applicants are strongly advised to identify and engage with an Implementation Partner—organizations that work with the ISS National Lab to provide specialized services related to payload development. The ISS Research Facilities Directory is an online resource that helps applicants find research and technology demonstration capabilities on the International Space Station. Each facility page outlines key capabilities and provides essential contacts, including the facility manager and the ISS National Lab Implementation Partner who can support research.

Instructions for Completing the Application Form:

• The application form can be saved at any time, allowing for later submission, by selecting the “Save and Exit” button at the bottom of the page. However, access to the form ends after the specified submission deadline. Applicants utilizing this feature will receive an email containing a link to access the partially completed form.
• Submit an application form to the Orbital Edge Accelerator program by clicking the “submit” button. After submission, applicants will receive a prompt confirmation email.
• Throughout form completion, informative tooltips (identifiable by the (i) icon) provide supplemental details when hovered over.

A document detailing the information required on the online application form is accessible for offline reference, aiding in the thorough preparation of submissions.

Please limit your textual responses to the noted character limits. A maximum of two typical-length paragraphs per question is preferred. Concise answers aid efficient processing of applications while maintaining clarity.

The deadline for application submissions is May 26, 2026.

For inquiries concerning this online application form or the research announcement as a whole, please contact info@ISSNationalLab.org and reference Orbital Edge in the subject line.