Guided by the unique orbital perspective of men and women who
live and work in Space, our vision is for Fragile Oasis to be a
vehicle that helps people and organizations collaborate and
develop synergy toward overcoming the challenges facing humanity
on Earth. - Use the unique orbital perspective to inspire people
to improve life on our planet - Get the word out that the
International Space Station is an incredible global asset -
Highlight the advances in science and technology that are
improving life on Earth - Inspire students to academic
excellence - Give people the opportunity to experience living
and working in space through the experiences of crewmembers
living and working onboard the International Space Station, not
just as spectators but as fellow crewmembers traveling the
Universe together on the spaceship we call Earth Earthlings
aboard the International Space Station orbit Earth every 90
minutes at a speed of 17,500 miles per hour, keeping an eye on
our Fragile Oasis from their orbital perspective