ISSOP
International Standards for
Space Omics Processing

Our Mission

The International Standards for Space Omics Processing (ISSOP) is a consortium of scientists who develop, share, and encourage sample processing standardization and metadata normalization of spaceflight “omics” experiments. We aim to optimize the conditions for scientists and the general public to derive valid hypotheses from these precious data by reducing confounding factors and increasing interoperability at the global level. Our standardization efforts are crucial for understanding the effects of spaceflight on biological organisms and preparing the international community for developing safe and effective crewed space exploration beyond low earth orbit.