The Future Looks Bright: Space Technology Helps Doctors Bring Clarity to Millions

In 2007, NASA approved the use of LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) for U.S. astronauts. Ironically, the LASIK procedure, a type of refractive laser eye surgery, uses technology that originated in space exploration.
Although telescopes let us see distant objects with amazing clarity, atmospheric conditions impact their performance. For example, light from a star travels through [...]

Colorado’s First Aerospace Business Incubator Opens Doors

Last week, the nation’s first aerospace business incubator officially opened its doors at the Colorado School of Mines.
With primary funding from the Colorado Economic Development Commission, the 8th Continent Aerospace Business Incubator is a virtual home for entrepreneurial companies that turn innovations from the Space Program and defense industries into profitable businesses and investment opportunities.
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PowerBeam Beams Wireless Electricity Into Devices

More and more Americans are opting to get their entertainment at home, with high-definition television and Blue-Ray disc delivering picture and sound quality that can present an experience that is superior to the local theater. But surround sound speakers require both connectivity and power, which still means millions of consumers are faced with unsightly cords [...]

Advanced Gravity Measurement Tools Developed for Space Take Aim at New Oil and Gas Reserves on Earth

On Earth, gravity seems pretty constant, so what’s the point of measuring it? The point is that gravity isn’t constant at all – it’s affected by the density of subsurface structures.  Turns out the instrumentation used to locate and map the variations in subsurface geology can be used to help scientists discover new sources of [...]