Benefits of NASA Research and Development

From NASA Earth:

There's more space in your life than you think. NASA technologies are benefiting life on Earth in the form of commercial products. 

NASA research and development has tangible benefits that go beyond supporting mission needs. Spinoffs create jobs, generate revenue, and save costs for businesses. They even save lives. Through new medical devices, agricultural products, innovative consumer goods, and more, NASA technology works for the benefit of the nation and the world.

Here, smoke from forest fires in Indonesia can be seen in an aerial image from NASA’s Fire Information for Resource Management System, used for both spotting and forecasting rainforest wildfires. http://go.nasa.gov/2gZrJPA




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