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Spinoff story

From Shark Searches to Space Tours

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

About this technology

Overview

Aurora Flight Sciences incorporates NASA expertise gained through multiple Armstrong Flight Research Center SBIR contracts to develop technology that enables remote piloting of conventional small planes. The Manassas, Virginia-based company also designs and tests remotely piloted vehicles, in addition to fabricating parts for drones and airplanes.