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Spinoff story
Rocket Expertise Assists Transition to Green Energy
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
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Overview
Economic prosperity is tied to the consistent availability of cheap energy. Coal’s abundance makes it a cheap resource to generate electricity and a major source of toxic pollution. An alternative to burning coal for power—gasification—is getting a boost from NASA rocket expertise developed by companies working with Marshall Space Flight Center. Des Plaines, Illinois-based Gas Technology Institute is leveraging this expertise to help developing countries use coal in a less environmentally damaging manner.