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Soccer Meets Space Science

News - public release Created on 12 Jun 2026 National Aeronautics and Space Administration

A soccer ball floats in microgravity in this March 2, 2026, picture from the International Space Station. The space station crew tested soccer balls to study how internal mass affects motion and stability in microgravity. The findings have improved understanding of how embedded technologies, including match-ball sensors, can influence performance during play. Through research aboard […]

A white, red, blue, and green soccer ball floats inside the International Space Center. The FIFA logo is visible in the blue part of the ball facing the camera. The area in the background is mostly white, with a banner of country flags at the top of the photo. NASA

A soccer ball floats in microgravity in this March 2, 2026, picture from the International Space Station. The space station crew tested soccer balls to study how internal mass affects motion and stability in microgravity. The findings have improved understanding of how embedded technologies, including match-ball sensors, can influence performance during play.

Through research aboard the International Space Station and technology developed for exploration, NASA continues to demonstrate how discoveries made for space can benefit people on Earth—including athletes and fans participating in the world’s most popular sport.

Image credit: NASA

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