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Spinoff story
Keeping Warmer in the Great Outdoors
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
About this technology
Overview
The first aerogel insulations were developed under SBIR contracts from NASA, which was looking to better store cryogenic liquids. Now PrimaLoft of Latham, New York, is building on the technology to bring two new lines to the outdoor apparel market, resulting in products for the coldest conditions.