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A key function in enabling the competitive selection of best technologies is strategic planning. This encompasses advanced concept development, the gathering of requirements from communities of practice, and analysis and synthesis of requirements. Where required, technical studies are performed to investigate alternate advanced concepts or technology development options.


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Exploration Systems Technology Research and Development
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
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
NASA Technology Portal
Featured stories and videos and a calendar of technology events.
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NASA Techfinder
TechFinder: The NASA Technology Transfer Portal
Search technology and licensing opportunities, past successes, and technology leads.
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Aeronautics Technology
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
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 Programs
Innovative Partnerships Program
A compendium of technology resources.
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Spinoff Magazine
Spinoff Magazine
Features successfully commercialized NASA technology.
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NASA Technology Transfer Center
NASA Technology Transfer Center
Gateway for NASA technologies.
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NASA Aerospace Technology Innovation quarterly.
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