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SUCCESS STORIES
The transfer, application and commercialization of NASA-funded technology, occurs in many ways - knowledge sharing, technical assistance, intellectual property licensing, cooperative research and technology projects and other forms of partnership. Learn how NASA technology has moved into the marketplace and contributed to the NASA Mission Directorates, and the nation's prosperity.

Browse and search the resources listed below to learn about NASA technology transfer and commercialization activities in your areas of interest that have yielded benefits for U.S. enterprises, NASA missions, and the nation.

New Air Pollution Control Technology for the Removal of Nitrogen Oxides from Stationary Combustion Sources
This innovation is a new nitrogen oxide (NOX)-control technology using hydrogen peroxide in high-temperature flue gas streams for stationary combustion sources.
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Smart Current Signature Sensor
The Smart Current Signature Sensor and software were designed and developed to be utilized on any application using solenoid valves.
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Video Image Stabilization and Registration (VISAR)
VISAR, or Video Image Stabilization and Registration, is computer software developed by NASA that improves poor quality video, often producing a clear, sharp image that reveals features that would not otherwise be seen.
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Sep 8, 2008 - Pete Conrad Spirit of Innovation Awards Launch Nationwide
The Conrad Foundation announces the launch of their 2008 Pete Conrad Spirit of Innovation Awards. Teams of high school students across the nation are invited to compete in this innovative program. The competition is engages high school students in creating commercial products using science and technology.
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  Infusion Seed Successes
GSFC Infusion Seed Successes
Articles include "Mining for Funding and Research Expertise Through SBIR and STTR Programs" and "Combining Resources to Make Great Things Possible Through the IPP Partnership Seed Fund".
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  SBIR/STTR
NASA SBIR/STTR Success Stories
NASA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs has resulted in a broad range of successful innovations as shown on the NASA SBIR/STTR site.
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NASA Spinoff
A service of the NASA IPP, providing NASA's premier annual publication of successful commercial and industrial applications of NASA-sponsored technology.
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  Tech Briefs
NASA Tech Briefs
NASA Engineering Solutions for Design and Manufacturing
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  TechTracS/Techfinder
NASA TechTracS/Techfinder
A unique service of the NASA IPP, providing access to NASA's inventory of available technologies, licensing opportunities and examples of the successful industry use and commercialization of NASA-sponsored technology.
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  Space Technology Hall of Fame
Space Technology Hall of Fame
In 1988 the U.S. Space Foundation, in cooperation with NASA, established the Space Technology Hall of Fame to honor the innovators of NASA/aerospace technology.
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  Hallmarks
"Hallmarks" on NASA TV
The "Hallmarks" stories feature companies and the successful technologies developed through NASA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and/or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs.
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  Innovation
"Innovation" Magazine
NASA seeks to create partnerships and cooperative activities with U.S. enterprises to develop technology that is applicable to NASA's mission technology needs and contributes to commercial competitiveness in global markets. Technology Innovation provides information about NASA's technology needs and opportunities, as well as interesting stories, facts, and feature articles about our successes.
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  IPTEC Awards
IPTEC Awards
Every year the IPTEC advisory board awards three organizations for their outstanding achievements in developing technology transfer and licensing.
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