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An essential aspect of NASA's
Strategic Plan incorporates research and development efforts
that will further the ongoing success and leadership of NASA
in the area of scientific and technical advances. Benefits resulting
from these advances are seen not only by the scientific and engineering
community, but also by all citizens of the United States.
A network of ten NASA field centers
is armed with the necessary resources for creating innovative
technologies and scientific advances--advances that allow NASA
to further expand our understanding of our planet and the universe.
Ongoing efforts to create new technologies such as next-generation
aircraft, robotics, new remote sensing technologies, performance
coatings, propulsion technologies, and many others will help
us to achieve maximum benefits from space and expand our existence
beyond Earth.
NASA is developing the technology
of tomorrow, today. These forward-thinking technological advances
provide private industry with commercial products and services
that offer benefits to all. NASA's enthusiastic efforts and activities
serve to maintain our economy's global leadership and better
the lives of people across the United States and the globe.
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