Down-to-Earth Benefits of Space Exploration: Past, Present, Future

2005·51.2 MB·English

by  Neumann, Benjami

56th International Astronautical Congress 2005
15th Space Activity and Society (16th Symposium) (E5.)
Social Benefits of Space Spin-offs (1.)
Exclude Poster: yes
Student(student: no)
Author Mr. Benjamin Neumann
NASA Headquarters, United States, bneumannQhq.nasa.g ov
DOWN-TO-EARTH BENEFITS OF SPACE EXPLORATION: PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE
Abstract
A ventricular device that helps a weakened heart keep pumping while awaiting a transplant.
A rescue tool for extracting victims from dangerous situations such as car wrecks. A video
analysis tool used to investigate the bombing at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. A sound-
differentiation tool for safer air tr&c control. A refrigerator that rum without electricity or
batteries. These are just a few of the spin-offs of NASA technology that have benefited society
in recent years.
Now, as NASA sets its vision on space exploration, particularly of the moon and Mars, even
more benefits to society are possible. This expansion of societal benefits is tied to a new emphasis
on ”technology infusion” or ”spin-in.” NASA is seeking partners with industry, universities,
and other government laboratories to help the Agency address its specific space exploration
needs in five areas: (1) advanced studies, concepts, and tools; (2) advanced materials; (3)
communications, computing, electronics, and imaging; (4) software, intelligent systems, and
modeling; and (5) power, propulsion, and chemical systems. These spin-in partnerships will
offer benefits to U.S.e conomic development as well as new products for the global market.
As a complement to these spin-in benefits, NASA also is examining the possible future
spin-outs of the innovations related to its new space exploration mission. A matrix that charts
NASA’s needs against various business sectors is being developed to fully understand the im-
plications for society and industry of spin-in and spin-out. This matrix already has been used
to help guide NASA’s efforts to secure spin-in partnerships.
This paper presents examples of NASA spin-offs, discusses NASA’s present spin-in/spin-
out projects for pursuing partnerships, and considers some of the future societal benefits to
be reaped from these partnerships. This paper will complement the proposed paper by Frank
Schowengerdt on the Innovative Partnerships Program structure and how to work with the PP.
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56th International Astronautical Congress 2005
15th Space Activity and Society (16th Symposium) (E5.)
Social Benefits of Space Spin-offs (1.)
Exclude Poster: yes
Student(student: no)
Author Mr. Benjamin Neumann
NASA Headquarters, United States, [email protected]
DOWN-TO-EARTH BENEFITS OF SPACE EXPLORATION: PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE
Abstract
A ventricular device that helps a weakened heart keep pumping while awaiting a transplant.
A rescue tool for extracting victims from dangerous situations such as car wrecks. A video
analysis tool used to investigate the bombing at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. A sound-
Werentiation tool for safer air traffic control. A refrigerator that runs without electricity or
batteries. These are just a few of the spin-offs of NASA technology that have benefited society
in recent years.
Now, as NASA sets its vision on space exploration, particularly of the moon and Mars, even
more benefits to society are possible. This expansion of societal benefits is tied to a new emphasis
on "technology infusion" or "spin-in." NASA is seeking partners with industry, universities,
and other government laboratories to help the Agency address its specific space exploration
needs in five areas: (1) advanced studies, concepts, and tools; (2) advanced materials; (3)
communications, computing, electronics, and imaging; (4) software, intelligent systems, and
modeling; and (5) power, propulsion, and chemical systems. These spin-in partnerships will
offer benefits to US.e conomic development as well as new products for the global market.
As a complement to these spin-in benefits, NASA also is examining the possible future
spin-outs of the innovations related to its new space exploration mission. A matrix that charts
NASA's needs against various business sectors is being developed to fully understand the im-
plications for society and industry of spin-in and spin-out. This matrix already has been used
to help guide NASA's efforts to secure spin-in partnerships.
This paper presents examples of NASA spin-offs, discusses NASA's present spin-in/spin-
out projects for pursuing partnerships, and considers some of the future societal benefits to
be reaped from these partnerships. This paper will complement the proposed paper by Frank
Schowengerdt on the Innovative Partnerships Program structure and how to work with the IPP.
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