NASA's "Spinoffs" Help Make Life Better on Earth (Forwarded)

Grey Hautaluoma/Sonja Alexande
Headquarters, Washington Feb. 3, 2006
(202) 358-0668/1761

RELEASE: 06-055

NASA'S "SPINOFFS" HELP MAKE LIFE BETTER ON EARTH

"Spinoff 2005," NASA's publication featuring the agency's latest
technological innovations transferred to the commercial market is
available in both print and online editions.

Finding ways to apply cutting-edge technologies to life on Earth is
one of the most important byproducts of NASA's exploration and
research. NASA developed many items people take for granted in
day-to-day life.

"Spinoff 2005" highlights innovations such as an intelligent oven that
allows people to start cooking dinner before they get home, via a
cell phone, PDA, or Web connection. The oven is based on NASA
developed computer technology. Another featured innovation is a
fish-finding service based on NASA weather-forecasting tools. It
provides up-to-date information about fish in U.S. coastal waters.

In addition to showcasing 47 products, "Spinoff 2005" explores NASA's
research and development activities that contribute to the Vision for
Space Exploration. The publication covers NASA's education and
partnership successes and serves as a reference for the agency's
commercial technology network.

For the 1996 through 2005 Web versions of "Spinoff" visit:
http://www.sti.nasa.gov/tto/spinoff.html

For a free copy of "Spinoff 2005," contact the National Technology
Transfer Center at: (800) 678-6882. The free version will be
available from the center as an interactive compact disc, complete
with streaming video and Web links.

For information about NASA's Innovative Partnerships Program on the
Web, visit:
http://www.ip.nasa.gov

For information about NASA and agency programs on the Web, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/home