1 Space Act Awards Inventions and Contributions Board icb.nasa.gov 2003 Walter Hussey, ,

2 Space Act Awards (What are they)

3 Science and Technology in NASA “…the real values and purposes are not the mere accomplishment of man setting foot on the moon but rather in the great cooperative national effort in the development of science and technology which is stimulated by this goal.” Hugh L. Dryden Deputy Administrator NASA, June 1961

4 Science and Technology in NASA “When people look back and ask what was important about the International Space Station, it will be the scientific achievements that will be remembered." Sean O'Keefe Administrator NASA, March 2002

5 Science and Technology in NASA “We will go where the science dictates that we will go. NASA’s mission…must be driven by the science…science must be the preeminent factor.” Sean O'Keefe Administrator NASA, April 2002

6 Space Act Awards National Aeronautics and Space Act PL No Title III Sec.306 “…a monetary award,…, to any person…for any scientific or technical contribution to the Administration which is determined to have significant value in the conduct of aeronautical and space activities. Each application for such award shall be referred to the Inventions and Contributions Board…shall take into account— (1)the value of the contribution to the United States; (2)The aggregate amount of any sums which have been expended by the applicant for the development of such contribution; (3)The amount of compensation…previously received by the applicant for or on account of the use of the contribution by the United States; …No award shall be made … (1) Unless the applicant surrenders…all claims which such applicant may have to receive any compensation…for the use of such contribution by or on behalf of the United States…

7 Space Act Awards 14CFR ( c ) (c) Monetary awards for scientific and technical contributions. (1) Under the authority of 42 U.S.C and pursuant to 14 CFR part 1240, the Board will receive and evaluate each application for award for any scientific or technical contribution to the Administration which is determined to have significant value in the conduct of aeronautical and space activities, will accord each applicant an opportunity for a hearing upon such application, and will then transmit to the Administrator its recommendation as to the amount of the monetary award and terms of the award, if any, to be made for such contribution.

8 Space Act Awards Why Space Act awards? –Incentive for scientists and engineers to work civilian space efforts –Promote contributions to space –Provide for Government use –Incentive for technical achievement –Incentive for reporting technology developments –Recognition, both peer and public –Inspire more innovation

9 Space Act Awards (cont’d) What are Space Act awards? –Individual monetary awards –Up to $100,000 Who is eligible? –NASA employee –NASA contractor –Any individual What are the criteria? –Scientific or technical contribution –Aeronautical or space activities –Sponsored or used by NASA –Government use rights vested in government

10 Space Act Awards (cont’d) How to get a Space Act award? –Do any of the following: Publish an article in NASA Tech Briefs, Apply for a patent, Obtain release authority approval for your software, and/or Apply to the NASA Inventions and Contributions Board –Forward documentation thru your Center Award Liaison Officer See website at icb.nasa.gov for more detail on criteria, forms, process and POCs

11 FY2000FY2001FY2002FY2003 Board Pat App S/W Tch Brf Total /02/2003

12 Technology Maturation Cycle VALUEVALUE TIME Initial Development Use Innovation

13 Technology Incentive Cycle VALUEVALUE TIME Value - Patent App, SW Rel, Tech Brief Value – Technology Utilization Future Value Identified Disclosure Initial Award Board Award Goal: Increase the number and value of technologies to NASA using Space Act Awards as incentives

14 Innovation…As Only NASA Can 2003 Goals – Space Act Awards Add value to NASA, using incentives provided by these awards to: –Increase number of technologies reported –Increase pool of technologies available to NASA –Increase number of technologies publicized –Increase cross NASA technology awareness and utilization –Increase NASA Enterprise/ program relevance –Increase value of technologies for our Enterprise Program partners Sponsor events for science and technical innovations Seek out ideas about how to increase the value that the Space Act Awards bring to NASA