NASA vigorously pursues partnerships with the commercial sector that benefit both the national economy and the quality of our everyday lives. Each NASA field center invests a great deal of effort in technology transfer activities, resulting in new and innovative products and developments.

This section highlights the technology transfer programs implemented at the John F. Kennedy Space Center. Kennedy's Technology Programs and Commercialization Office supports the commercial development of space- age technologies through licensing agreements, partnerships, and Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs. As we enter the 21st century, Kennedy's cutting-edge facilities, engineering know-how, and research initiatives, coupled with their numerous commercial partnerships, ensures a continuance of trailblazing technologies to lead us into the new millennium.