Competition launch of NASA Ames-University of Michigan Competition for Innovation in Aerospace

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Prof. Thomas
Zurbuchen
Director, Center for Entrepreneurship
Associate Professor AOSS
Recipient of Outstanding Research Scientist
Award, University of Michigan, 2002

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Purpose of Competition
NASA seeks to develop technologies
that reduce the expense and lead-time
for civil and commercial space
missions.
The purpose of this competition is to merge
entrepreneurial insight with
technological innovation
for the development of
small space systems.

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Examples
Cube Sat
A type of space research pico-satellite,
weighing no more than one kilogram, and
typically using commercial off-the-shelf
electronics components.

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Examples
Space Food
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Question &
Answer