<p>➀ The ISS National Lab's Orbital Edge Accelerator program, offering up to $500,000 funding and ISS-sponsored orbital research opportunities, closes applications on 19 May for space startups;</p><p>➁ Up to 20 finalists will pitch virtually in June, with six selected for mentorship and funding, announced on 7 July;</p><p>➂ The program aims to foster innovation in the space economy, managed by CASIS and TechConnect, leveraging the ISS's unique research environment for commercial and academic R&D.</p>