Episode description

Did you know that invisible orthodontics came from materials research in space? Or that Easy VI, a solution to clean up soil and groundwater contaminants worldwide, originated as a product to clean rocket parts? 

Meredith Reeves, NASA’s Technology Transfer Expansion Lead at Kennedy Space Center, joins host Kelli Kedis Ogborn on the Vector for a scintillating conversation about space spin-off technology. As opportunities for research in space skyrocket, there are endless possibilities for connecting space technology with our day-to-day lives. Join us to learn how NASA engages with startups, entrepreneurs and communities to launch space spin-off opportunities into orbit. 

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