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| Exploration Systems Technology Research and Development
NASA's Exploration Systems Mission Directorate develops Human, Robotic and Advanced Space Technologies to support a new generation of more affordable, more reliable, and more effective space systems.
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| Constellation Systems
Constellation Systems is the combination of large and small systems that will provide humans the capabilities necessary to travel and explore the solar system.
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| NASA Technology Portal
Featured stories and videos and a calendar of technology events.
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| TechFinder: The NASA Technology Transfer Portal
Search technology and licensing opportunities, past successes, and technology leads.
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| Aeronautics Technology
The Aeronautics Mission Directorate's Technology Programs perform research, development, and transfer of advanced concepts and technologies that are critical to the future of aeronautics.
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| Centennial Challenges
Centennial Challenges is NASA's program of prize contests to stimulate innovation and competition in solar system exploration and ongoing NASA mission areas.
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Innovative Partnerships Program
A compendium of technology resources.
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Spinoff Magazine
Features successfully commercialized NASA technology.
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NASA Technology Transfer Center
Gateway for NASA technologies.
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| NASA Lessons Learned
Improved LLIS Hosted on New Engineering Network (NEN).
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NASA Aerospace Technology Innovation quarterly.
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Engineering solutions for design and manufacturing.
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