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Goddard Technology

Driven to push the boundaries of our scientific and technical limits, we then develop the tools and technologies to push beyond.

GODDARD'S INNOVATORS

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Goddard's 2024 Innovator of the Year for his work advancing Photon Sieves

Goddard Researcher Dr. Antonia Gambacorta

Goddard Leader in Innovation developing hyperspectral microwave sensors

Vivek Dwivedi

Goddard engineer and master of atomic layer deposition

Mahmooda Sultana with the Multifunctional Nanosensor Platform created using additive manufacturing techniques.

Manipulating the physics of light to reveal the chemistry of planets

Berhanu Bulcha

Goddard Engineer Develops Terahertz Laser

Jack Sadleir

Wrangling quantum physics to search for life around other stars

Ryan McClelland

Pioneering AI-Evolved Structures for NASA missions

Goddard’s Chief Technologist

Goddard’s Office of the Chief Technologist supports advanced technology research and development to enable NASA’s mission.

As the primary point of contact for technology innovation, Goddard’s OCT manages the center’s internal technology investments and assists with long-range planning to promote well-integrated, strategic, and opportunity-driven investigations. We manage Goddard’s Internal Research and Development (IRAD) program and NASA’s Center Innovation Fund in alignment with the center’s major science and exploration strengths, or Lines of Business.

We foster strong collaboration and partnerships through the Goddard Working Group, comprising Assistant Chiefs of Technology from key divisions across the Engineering and Technology Directorate, the Sciences and Exploration Directorate, the Flight Programs and Projects Directorate, and NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility. This board provides valuable insights and advice to Goddard’s management on technology matters.

Focus Areas and Capabilities

Goddard plays a pivotal role across all aspects of NASA’s missions. Goddard's technology research and development fall into these Lines of Business.

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Terrestrial Resource and Hazard Prediction (TRaHP)

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Advancing Solar System Exploration and Technology (ASSET)

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Harnessing U.S. Innovation for Technological Strength (HITS)

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Meet the Office of the Chief Technologist’s Staff

Annual Reports

The CuttingEdge Archive on issuu.com