NASA releases patents into public domain
NASA has released more than 50 of its patented technologies into the public domain.
The agency released 56 of its technologies, freeing them up for unrestricted commercial use.
Among the 56 patents, which were used to advance NASA’s missions, are technologies related to sensors, propulsion methods, rocket nozzles, aircraft wing designs and improved rocket safety.
According to NASA, the patents, released on May 5, can be used by commercial space ventures and other companies free of charge.
Daniel Lockney, NASA’s technology transfer program executive, said: “By making these technologies available in the public domain, we are helping foster a new era of entrepreneurship that will again place America at the forefront of high-tech manufacturing and economic competitiveness.”
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