NASA Tech

NASA's Technology Transfer program has been sharing stories of space technologies improving lives on Earth for 50 years through its Spinoff publication. The program's mission is to get innovations into the hands of companies, entrepreneurs, and everyday people.

Many technologies created for deep space and lunar missions are in use on Earth. For example, companies are using NASA-developed technology to 3D print habitats, manufacture affordable housing, and create robots for routine maintenance tasks.

NASA envisions a future where robots handle mundane tasks to support astronauts during lunar missions. The agency's Technology Transfer program is working to make this a reality through partnerships and licensing agreements.

Some notable spinoffs include memory foam, miniaturized camera technology, and scratch-resistant lenses. These technologies have improved daily life on Earth and demonstrate the potential for space exploration to drive innovation.