Centre for Planetary Science and Exploration Spin-Off Technologies Prepared by: Alyssa Gilbert

2 What is a spin-off? A technology originally developed for the space program that is now used commercially or by the public. Spinoffs have occurred in every sector Information Technology Consumer Goods Environmental Resources Health and Medicine Industrial Productivity Public Safety Transportation

3 Spin-Off Myths MRI Technology Cordless Tools

4 Spin-Off Myths Tang

5 Spin-Off Myths Velcro

6 NASA Spin-Offs

7 Health & Medicine Save lives Increase hospital efficiency Relieve pain Speed rehabilitation Sharpen diagnostic imaging Advance medical research Improve nutrition

8 Transportation Increase airport efficiency Save fuel Reduce noise pollution Improve safety and limit accidents Enable new vehicles

9 Public Safety Saves lives Protect soldiers and first responders Support emergency communications Detect biological contamination Alert officials to imminent threats

10 Consumer Goods Educate and entertain Save money Improve safety and performance in sports Advance materials for product development

11 Environmental Resources Reduce and remediate pollution Aid scientists in tracking rare animals Generate clean energy Expand knowledge of climate change Purify water Improve agricultural practices

12 Information Technology Speed processing Simplify scheduling Secure information Enhance satellite imaging and communications Enable high-performance hardware

13 Industrial Productivity Save time and money Advance design and fabrication Automate processes Introduce new materials Streamline manufacturing techniques

14 Importance of Spin-Offs Educated and Entertained Enhanced Safety Saved Lives Increased Efficiency Made the Planet Cleaner Created New Markets Improved Economic Competitiveness Created Jobs

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