NASA’s Spinoff publication highlights successful technology transfers from the agency to the commercial sector. For nearly 25 years, astronauts working in low Earth orbit have contributed to research and innovations that benefit people on Earth. The latest edition of Spinoff 2025 features over 40 commercial infusions of NASA technologies.
These innovations include:
– A platform for scientific research on the space station, enabling growth of higher-quality human heart tissue, knee cartilage, and pharmaceutical crystals.
– An electrostatic sprayer technology to water plants without gravity, now used in sanitation, agriculture, and food safety.
– “Antigravity” treadmills helping people with various conditions exercise in a controlled environment.
– Nutritional supplements developed to keep astronauts fit during space missions.
NASA continues to advance technology and research in low Earth orbit to establish a sustained presence at the Moon. Spinoff 2025 features companies that have successfully applied these technologies, such as 3D printing buildings on the Moon for large-scale structures on Earth.
The publication showcases various spinoffs, including quality control on assembly lines inspired by artificial intelligence, innovations in origami-based math for lasers and optical computing, and hydrogen-based energy solutions.
Tech Transfer program executive Dan Lockney notes that predicting the commercial applications of space technology is challenging, but he assures that NASA’s goal is to advance its missions while bolstering the American economy.
The 2025 edition of Spinoff includes 20 technologies available for licensing with potential for commercialization.
Source: https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasas-advancements-in-space-continue-generating-products-on-earth