Aerospace Research and Development

An essential aspect of NASA's Strategic Plan incorporates research and development efforts that will further the ongoing success and leadership of NASA in the area of scientific and technical advances. Benefits resulting from these advances are seen not only by the scientific and engineering community, but also by all citizens of the United States.

A network of ten NASA field centers is armed with the necessary resources for creating innovative technologies and scientific advances--advances that allow NASA to further expand our understanding of our planet and the universe. Ongoing efforts to create new technologies such as next-generation aircraft, robotics, new remote sensing technologies, performance coatings, propulsion technologies, and many others will help us to achieve maximum benefits from space and expand our existence beyond Earth.

NASA is developing the technology of tomorrow, today. These forward-thinking technological advances provide private industry with commercial products and services that offer benefits to all. NASA's enthusiastic efforts and activities serve to maintain our economy's global leadership and better the lives of people across the United States and the globe.

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