Take a look around, and almost everywhere you'll see things that were derived from NASA technology. As we meet the challenges of space exploration—developing safer ways to orbit the Earth, travel to the moon and visit Mars—many of our technologies are being adapted for use by consumers like you.

Now we have more exciting plans underway. Our Vision for Space Exploration is taking us back to the moon. We're going to lay the groundwork for extended human presence on the moon—possibly establishing a laboratory and base to launch voyages to Mars and beyond. This puts us that much closer to planets in our own solar system, allowing us to push farther into the universe.

And everyone on Earth will benefit. Because along the way, more new technologies are sure to come that will improve life for us all.