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Spinoff story

Launch, Return, Repeat

A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.

About this technology

Overview

After attending a NASA Technology Transfer Program Startup Studio, Canopy Aerospace entered into a Space Act Agreement with the Ames Research Center to learn how to manufacture the thermal protection tiles used on the space shuttles. The Littleton, Colorado-based company helps commercial space companies protect their reusable vehicles.