Technology Transfer & Spinoffs

Meet Four NASA Inventors Improving Life on Earth and Beyond

When most people think of NASA, they picture rockets, astronauts, and the Moon. But behind the scenes, a group of inventors is quietly rewriting the rules of what’s possible — on Earth, in orbit, and beyond.

Posted May 9, 2025

Technology Transfer & Spinoffs

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Technology Transfer

NASA Technology Enables Leaps in Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence lets machines communicate autonomously

Posted April 29, 2025

Technology Transfer & Spinoffs

Spinoffs

Technology Transfer

NASA Engineering Sparks Innovative New Battery

Nickel-hydrogen technology is safe, durable, and long-lasting – now it’s affordable too.

Posted April 24, 2025

Technology Transfer & Spinoffs

Spinoffs

Technology Transfer

NASA Cloud Software Helps Companies Find their Place in Space

Planning space missions is a very involved process, ensuring orbits are lined up and spacecraft have enough fuel is imperative to the long-term survival of orbital assets. Continuum Space Systems Inc.

Posted March 25, 2025

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Spinoffs

Technology Transfer

NASA Expertise Helps Record all the Buzz

Airplane manufacturers running noise tests on new aircraft now have a much cheaper option than traditional wired microphone arrays. It’s also sensitive enough to help farmers with pest problems.

Posted March 14, 2025

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Technology Transfer & Spinoffs

What is a NASA Spinoff? We Asked a NASA Expert: Episode 53

What is a NASA Spinoff? Well, to answer that question, we’re going to have to go all the way back to 1958, back to the legislation that originally created the space agency, NASA. So in that legislation, there’s some forward-looking language that says, “Make sure that all the cool stuff you develop for space doesn’t […]

Posted March 5, 2025

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Technology Transfer & Spinoffs

NASA’s Advancements in Space Continue Generating Products on Earth

The latest edition of NASA’s Spinoff publication, which highlights the successful transfer of agency technology to the commercial sector, is now available online. For nearly 25 years, NASA has supported crew working in low Earth orbit to learn about the space environment and perform research to advance deep space exploration.

Posted February 12, 2025

Technology Transfer

Spinoffs

Technology

Technology Transfer & Spinoffs

NASA Partners with US Patent and Trademark Office to Advance Technology Transfer

With a shared commitment to fostering U.S.

Posted December 19, 2024

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Spinoffs

Technology Transfer

NASA Gives The World a Brake

Just as NASA needs to reduce mass on a spacecraft so it can escape Earth’s gravity, automotive manufacturers work to reduce weight to improve vehicle performance. In the case of brake rotors, lighter is better for a vehicle’s acceleration, reliable stopping, and even gas mileage. Orbis Brakes Inc.

Posted December 12, 2024

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