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Spinoff story

From Cockpit Controls to Dashboard Data

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

About this technology

Overview

When NASA’s Johnson Space Center and Ames Research Center needed a method of building computer interfaces, The DiSTI Corporation of Orlando, Florida adapted its software to meet NASA’s requirements. These features developed for NASA were then incorporated into the company’s commercial product, where they are still used today.