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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Open Innovation Notes
Title Slide:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Open Innovation: Boosting NASA Higher, Faster, and Farther
Page 2: Contents
Overview of topics on NASA's Open Innovation initiatives:
Open Innovation at NASA
Response to COVID-19
Returning to the Moon
Exploring & Living in Space
Reaching New Frontiers in Science
Empowering Communities
Statistics for FY19 and FY20
Page 3: Open Innovation Overview
Open Innovation at NASA is designed to leverage the creativity and expertise of the global community to enhance the agency's research and technological capabilities.
Collaboration: Collaborations with educational institutions, private industry, and other organizations help broaden the horizon of scientific possibilities and solutions.
Competitive Funding: Over 80% of NASA's funding is allocated through competitive programs, promoting innovation across various fields.
Problem Solving: Open Innovation aids in addressing complex challenges, ranging from space exploration to Earth monitoring, thereby expanding scientific understanding.
Page 4: COVID-19 Response
NASA responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by applying its innovative approaches to develop technologies and solutions aimed at mitigating the virus's impact globally.
The International Space Apps COVID-19 Challenge was an initiative that engaged thousands of participants worldwide to brainstorm and create solutions.
Page 5: NASA as a First Responder
In response to the pandemic, NASA organized a collaborative hackathon that included participation from around 15,000 individuals across 150 countries.
Data Utilization: Participants focused on utilizing Earth observation data to analyze the effects of COVID-19 on various aspects of society, such as air quality and urban dynamics.
Page 6: Challenge Outcomes
The hackathon led to the development of several innovative solutions aimed at addressing pandemic-related challenges.
Creative Projects: Examples included applications that predicted COVID-19 contact risks and assessed noise pollution in urban areas during lockdowns.
Page 7: NASA@WORK Crowdsourcing
NASA fostered an internal idea-sharing platform, NASA@WORK, that encouraged staff to contribute and share solutions to urgent problems.
In just two weeks, over 250 innovative ideas were generated and shared, facilitating rapid responses to challenges posed by the pandemic.
Page 8: Returning to the Moon
NASA has established a comprehensive program to facilitate a sustainable presence on the Moon, called Artemis, which aims to send humans back to the lunar surface.
Public Challenges: This program includes public challenges to stimulate innovative approaches for lunar exploration and settlement.
Page 9: Challenges for Moon Missions
NASA issued ten specific challenges aimed at addressing the practical needs and obstacles associated with living and working on the Moon.
These initiatives engage public creativity, tapping into diverse ideas to develop innovative solutions for lunar habitation and exploration.
Page 10: Technology Gaps
NASA identified various technology gaps necessary for successful lunar missions, including energy management systems, life support technologies, and habitat construction methods.
Challenges have been initiated to seek innovative solutions to these technology gaps.
Page 11: Crowdsourced Innovations
Open Innovation efforts have been made to promote creative solutions for utilizing lunar resources (such as water and regolith) and constructing habitats using local materials.
Page 12: Exploring Living in Space
Research within NASA focuses on ensuring human health and safety during prolonged space habitation.
Page 13: Physiological Health Projects
Projects like the Vascular Tissue Challenge and CO2 Conversion Challenge aim to advance space medicine by addressing the biological needs of astronauts while in space.
Page 14: Long-term Isolation Research
The SIRIUS Project investigates the psychosocial stresses experienced by individuals living in confined environments for extended periods, aiming to improve space mission design.
Page 15: Obstacles in Robotic Exploration
NASA is developing challenges to enhance the capabilities of autonomous rovers, focusing on navigation and data gathering on other planets.
Page 16: Citizen Scientists
Community involvement is vital to enhancing NASA's scientific research. Citizen science projects allow individuals to contribute to scientific studies and discoveries.
Page 17: Citizen Science Projects
Examples include:
Aurorasaurus: A platform for reporting and tracking auroral activity.
Landslide Reporter: A tool for categorizing and reporting geophysical events affecting landscapes.
Page 18: NeMO-Net Coral Classification
This mobile game engages the public in coral reef research by utilizing their inputs to classify coral species and assess the health of reefs.
Page 19: Asteroid Research
Projects like Target Asteroids! involve the public in researching and identifying asteroids, fostering global interest in space exploration.
Page 20: Diverse Workforce Initiatives
NASA's efforts to engage underrepresented communities in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) through open innovation encourage diverse participation in aerospace technology.
Page 21: Student Challenges
NASA organizes various competitions aimed at empowering students interested in aerospace and technology, providing career exposure and development.
Page 22: Swarmathon Competition
This initiative engages underrepresented students in robotics and engineering fields through competitions that challenge them to develop innovative robotic solutions.
Page 23: First Nations Launch
Programs designed to provide Native American students with opportunities to explore careers in space exploration and related science fields.
Page 24: Community Engagement
Global events such as the International Space Apps Challenge foster public participation and stimulate innovation in solving space-related problems.
Page 25: NASA@WORK
This platform facilitates internal collaboration and problem-solving mechanisms among NASA staff to drive innovation and efficiency within the agency.
Page 26: Open Innovation Statistics
In FY19 and FY20, NASA received over 11,000 innovative solutions submitted through its open innovation initiatives, with significant funding awarded to various projects and challenges.
Page 27: Connect with NASA
NASA provides various platforms and social media channels to connect with the public and share insights on Open Innovation initiatives and their impacts.
Page 28: Contact Information
Contact details are provided for those seeking further inquiries or information regarding NASA's Open Innovation initiatives.