David E. Steitz
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1730
david.steitz@nasa.gov
RELEASE: 11-400
NORAH JONES, ASTRONAUT PIERS SELLARS FEATURED IN NEW NASA SPINOFF TECHNOLOGY PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
WASHINGTON -- Much of the technology we rely on daily was developed by
NASA for space exploration and then adapted or enhanced for use here
on Earth. This includes many technologies used in schools, homes,
cars, computers and industry.
Singer Norah Jones and NASA Astronaut Piers Sellers talk about how
some of the agency's outstanding accomplishments in space are used to
improve our life on Earth in a new public service announcement
available on NASA's website.
The duo concentrate on NASA technology that increases production and
use of clean energy, fuel efficiency, reduction of carbon footprints,
and the study and understanding of climate change.
Also, this year in the holiday movie release "Arthur Christmas,"
Santa's North Pole turns to technology to deliver billions of gifts
around the world. Run by thousands of computer-savvy elves, the North
Pole uses NASA-style technology to track gifts being delivered by
Santa's high-speed S-1, a giant spacecraft in the shape of a sleigh.
"NASA provides industry and innovators with opportunities to bring
technology initially developed for space to consumers around the
world," said Daniel Lockney, program executive for technology
transfer at NASA Headquarters in Washington.
Hundreds of examples of NASA spinoff technologies and innovations
adapted for use in our everyday lives appear on NASA's Spinoff
website at:
To view the Jones-Sellers and "Arthur Christmas" public service
announcements, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/topics/technology/features/spinoffs_psa.html
For more information about NASA and agency programs, visit:
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