NASA's Innovation Impacts Across the U.S.
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You know that NASA studies our planet, our sun, the solar system, and the Universe. But did you know about the space program's impact here on Earth?

NASA is committed to moving technologies and innovations into the mainstream of the U.S. economy. NASA actively seeks partnerships with U.S. companies that can license NASA innovations and create "spinoffs" in areas such as health and medicine, consumer goods, transportation, renewable energy, and manufacturing. When businesses leverage NASA technologies to develop new products, it not only benefits the regional economy, but significantly strengthens the nation's competitiveness in the global marketplace.


In addition, the Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) program is one of the mechanisms that NASA uses to help fulfill this goal. SBIR/STTR stimulates technological innovation by encouraging small, high-tech companies—particularly minority and disadvantaged businesses—to partner with NASA to help meet its research and development needs in key technology areas. At the same time, this program strengthens small companies by enabling them to bring cutting-edge new products into the U.S. economy.


Use the map below to learn more about the economic impact that NASA has had across the country.


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California

In 2011, NASA invested nearly $3.5 billion in the state of California.

Nevada

In 2011, NASA invested over $21 million in the state of Nevada.

Texas

In 2011, NASA invested over $3 billion in the state of Texas.

Massachusetts

In 2011, NASA invested nearly $177 million in the state of Massachusetts.

Rhode Island

In 2011, NASA invested over $6 million in the state of Rhode Island.

Connecticut

In 2011, NASA invested over $40 million in the state of Connecticut.

Oregon

In 2011, NASA invested over $9 million in the state of Oregon.

Washington

In 2011, NASA invested nearly $46 million in the state of Washington.

Idaho

In 2011, NASA invested over $2.5 million in the state of Idaho.

Montana

In 2011, NASA invested over $10 million in the state of Montana.

Wyoming

In 2011, NASA invested nearly $2 million in the state of Wyoming.

Utah

In 2011, NASA invested over $460 million in the state of Utah.

Arizona

In 2011, NASA invested nearly $135 million in the state of Arizona.

Colorado

In 2011, NASA invested over $1.7 billion in the state of Colorado.

New Mexico

In 2011, NASA invested over $73 million in the state of New Mexico.

North Dakota

In 2011, NASA invested nearly $5.5 million in the state of North Dakota.

South Dakota

In 2011, NASA invested nearly $4 million in the state of South Dakota.

Nebraska

In 2011, NASA invested over $3 million in the state of Nebraska.

Kansas

In 2011, NASA invested over $4.5 million in the state of Kansas.

Oklahoma

In 2011, NASA invested over $13 million in the state of Oklahoma.

Minnesota

In 2011, NASA invested over $9 million in the state of Minnesota.

Iowa

In 2011, NASA invested over $6 million in the state of Iowa.

Missouri

In 2011, NASA invested more than $24 million in the state of Missouri.

Arkansas

In 2011, NASA invested over $2 million in the state of Arkansas.

Louisiana

In 2011, NASA invested over $108 million in the state of Louisiana.

Wisconsin

In 2011, NASA invested nearly $10.5 million in the state of Wisconsin.

Michigan

In 2011, NASA invested nearly $28 million in the state of Michigan.

Illinois

In 2011, NASA invested over $20 million in the state of Illinois.

Indiana

In 2011, NASA invested nearly $130 million in the state of Indiana.

Kentucky

In 2011, NASA invested nearly $2.5 million in the state of Kentucky.

Tennessee

In 2011, NASA invested over $32 million in the state of Tennessee.

Mississippi

In 2011, NASA invested nearly $240 million in the state of Mississippi.

Alabama

In 2011, NASA invested nearly $817 million in the state of Alabama.

Ohio

In 2011, NASA invested nearly $270 million in the state of Ohio.

Pennsylvania

In 2011, NASA invested over $39 million in the state of Pennsylvania.

New York

In 2011, NASA invested $80 million in the state of New York.

Vermont

In 2011, NASA invested over $2 million in the state of Vermont.

New Hampshire

In 2011, NASA invested over $23 million in the state of New Hampshire.

Maine

In 2011, NASA invested nearly $3 million in the state of Maine.

New Jersey

In 2011, NASA invested nearly $16 million in the state of New Jersey.

Delaware

In 2011, NASA invested over $8 million in the state of Delaware.

Maryland

In 2011, NASA invested over $1.6 billion in the state of Maryland.

West Virginia

In 2011, NASA invested over $40 million in the state of West Virginia.

Virginia

In 2011, NASA invested nearly $638 million in the state of Virginia.

North Carolina

In 2011, NASA invested over $10 million in the state of North Carolina.

South Carolina

In 2011, NASA invested nearly $2 million in the state of South Carolina.

Georgia

In 2011, NASA invested over $16 million in the state of Georgia.

Florida

In 2011, NASA invested nearly $900 million in the state of Florida.

Alaska

In 2011, NASA invested over $23 million in the state of Alaska.

Hawaii

In 2011, NASA invested over $19 million in the state of Hawaii.

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