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Technology transfer is the process of developing practical applications for the results of scientific research. While conceptually the activity has been practised for many years (in ancient times, Archimedes was notable for applying science to practical problems), the present-day volume of research, combined with high-profile failures at Xerox PARC and elsewhere, has led to a focus on the process itself.
Many companies, universities, and governmental organizations now have an "Office of Technology Transfer" dedicated to identifying research results of potential commercial interest, and to developing strategies for how to exploit it. For instance, a research result may be of interest, but patents are normally only issued for practical processes, and so someone, not necessarily the researchers, must come up with a specific practical process that depends on the result. Another consideration is commercial value; for instance, while there are many ways to accomplish nuclear fusion in practice, the ones of commercial interest are those that put out more energy than they take in.
As a result, technology transfer organizations are often multidisciplinary, including scientists, engineers, economists, and marketers.
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NASA Sets Media Briefing for Crews on International Space Station
Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The astronauts, cosmonauts and spaceflight participant aboard the International Space Station will participate in a news conference at 12:20 p.m. CDT, Monday, Oct. 20. Reporters at participating NASA centers may ask questions.
NASA to Webcast IBEX Spacecraft Launch on Pegasus Rocket Oct. 19
Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The first NASA spacecraft to image and map the dynamic interactions taking place where the hot solar wind slams into the cold expanse of space will be launched on Sunday, Oct. 19, at 1:48 p.m. EDT, during a launch window that extends from 1:44 p.m. to 1:52 p.m. Called the Interstellar Boundary Explorer, or IBEX, the spacecraft will conduct extremely high-altitude orbits above Earth to investigate and capture images of processes taking place at the farthest reaches of the solar system.
NASA Releases Documentary Celebrating Agency's First 50 Years
Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, NASA will premiere the documentary "50 Years of Exploration: The Golden Anniversary of NASA" on NASA Television's Public and Education channels Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 9 p.m. EDT.
NASA's Space Shuttle Atlantis Rolls Off Launch Pad Monday
Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Space shuttle Atlantis is scheduled to roll back from Launch Pad 39A to the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday, Oct. 20, to await launch on its mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope.
NASA Sets Briefings for Next Shuttle Mission to the Space Station
Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400
NASA will hold a series of news briefings on Monday, Nov. 3, to preview the upcoming space shuttle Endeavour mission that will outfit the International Space Station for six-person crews.
New Crew Blasts Off for International Space Station
Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A new crew that will live and work aboard the International Space Station rocketed into orbit early Sunday aboard a Soyuz spacecraft.
STTR Programs - The NASA Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs site includes solicitations, award lists, searchable abstract archives, and extensive on-line assistance.
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Aero-Space Technology Enterprise - NASA's effort in Global Civil Aviation is focused on developing technology solutions that eliminate barriers to growth for the global civil aviation system.
Ames Commercial Technology Office - An office devoted to commercialization of space technology and helping small companies. Includes features on software, bio- and nano-technology; and overview of the technology transfer scheme.
Applied Cluster Computing Technologies Group - Advancing the state-of-the-art in effective high performance computing technology for the NASA engineering and science community.
CT Project - The Earth, its relationship to the Sun and Solar System, and the universe in its totality are the domain of the Computational Technologies (CT) Project. This effort employs advanced computers to further our understanding of and ability to predict the dynamically interacting physical, chemical, and biological processes that drive these systems.
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Earth and Space Sciences Project (ESS) Project - Develops high-performance supercomputing technologies to use the unique vantage point of space to provide information about Earth's environment and help solve mysteries and advance our understanding of the universe.
GLITeC operates a Regional Technology Transfer Center for NASA. - GLITeC operates the NASA Regional Technology Commercialization Center for the Great Lakes Region. Our goal is to encourage industries to commercialize NASA developed technologies.
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KSC Technology Commercialization Office - Moving technology from the lab to the marketplace. Offer case studies and technology resources.
Learning Technologies Project - LTP funds activities and collaborates with endeavors that incorporate NASA content with revolutionary technologies or innovative use of entrenched technologies to enhance education in the areas of math and science.
NASA Commercial Technology Network - NASA's on-line network for technology transfer, commercialization and private/public partnerships.
NASA Goddard's Technology Transfer Program - Goddard's technology, expertise, and facilities are a National asset that can be leveraged to develop new products and processes that benefit the United States.
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NASA Tech Briefs - NASA sharing technology. Engineering, innovation, laser/optics
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NASA Technology Spinoffs -
Parallel Applications Technologies Group - Specializes in research and development of parallel applications in scientific data processing, visualization, simulation, and modeling.
Spinoff - NASA's annual premiere publication featuring successfully commercialized NASA technology.
Tech Twice - NASA Technology used twice
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The Computational Technologies Project at JPL - Developing supercomputer technologies to enable Earth and Space Science modeling and simulations.
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