Whether protecting crops from diseases and pests or sanitizing contaminated surfaces, the ability to spray protective chemicals over important resources is key to several industries. Electrostatic Spraying Systems Inc. (ESS) of Watkinsville, Georgia, manufactures electrostatic sprayers and equipment that make…

Material research is behind the design of a temperature-regulating mug

Moon dust, or regolith, isn’t like the particles on Earth that collect on bookshelves or tabletops – it’s abrasive and it clings to everything. Throughout NASA’s Apollo missions to the Moon, regolith posed a challenge to astronauts and valuable space…

Efforts to 3D print engines produce significant savings in rocketry and beyond

NASA tech adds gecko grip to phone accessory

SpeedoUSA worked with Langley Research Center to design a swimsuit with reduced surface drag.

Agency’s technology development prepared fuel cells for tomorrow’s renewable energy grids

Solar power is abundant – when the Sun is shining. Wind power is steady – when the wind is blowing. However, creating a steady electricity supply from intermittent power sources is a challenge. NASA was focused on this problem more than…

System created for Apollo astronaut food has become the global standard for hazard prevention

Power modules driven by ocean temperatures save money, reduce pollution

NASA-supported wireless microphone array quickly, cheaply, and accurately maps noise from aircraft, animals, and more.

For spacewalks to even be possible, spacesuits need insulation and temperature controls to withstand temperature swings between 250 and minus 250 degrees Fahrenheit. This extreme environment made NASA innovators look beyond everyday materials to find something unique to keep explorers…

Before the U.S. Cycling Federation adopted a requirement for all bike racers to wear helmets in 1986, most people rode without one. The only helmet options at the time drew rider complaints for being too hot and heavy. But, with…

In low Earth orbit, satellites face a constant challenge – a tiny amount of atmospheric drag that, over time, causes them to slow down and decay their orbit. To combat this, spacecraft rely on in-space thrusters to adjust positioning and…

NASA battery safety exams influence commercial product testing