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Earth and Space

2018

NASA Parker Solar Probe

SRI imagers help revolutionize our understanding of the sun.

2000s Earth and Space Sensing and devices

2005

Advanced modular incoherent scatter radar

Our AMISR ushered in relocatable radar to read atmospheric events, rain, sleet or tsunami.

2000s Communication Earth and Space Federal Programs Firsts Radar Security and defense Sensing and devices

2001

Venus night-side airglow

First observation provides new insight into Earth’s closest neighbor.

2000s Earth and Space Firsts

1990s

Radar that penetrates ground and foliage

Innovative radar helps find unexploded ordnance and other concealed items.

1990s Earth and Space Military Radar Security and defense Sensing and devices

1983

Atmospheric research and radar

Advanced radar facilities help keep U.S. safe during Cold War.

1980s Earth and Space Federal Programs Radar

1973

Software implemented fault tolerance

Develop a redundant flight control system that Langley would approve. We made that fly.

1970s Earth and Space Firsts Military Seminal innovations Software Transportation

1970s

Over-the-horizon radar

Seeing thousands of miles beyond the horizon for advances in detection, tracking and mapping

1970s Earth and Space Military Radar Security and defense Seminal innovations Transportation

1964

Sonar and sea mammals

First laboratory in North America devoted to studying the behavior and physiology of sea mammals

1960s Earth and Space Sensing and devices Speech/audio

1960

TIROS 1 weather satellite

World’s first space-based meteorology satellite

1960s Earth and Space Firsts Sensing and devices

1960s

Dish radio antenna

We invented satellite slang and spacecraft speak.

1960s Earth and Space Radar Security and defense Sensing and devices

1956

Electrostatic discharge rods

Innovative rods help protect aircraft from potentially dangerous levels of static electricity.

1950s Earth and Space Firsts Products Transportation

1955

Solar energy

As early as 1955, we saw a viable energy source. And a few dozen patents.

1950s Earth and Space Energy and green tech Firsts

1947

Smog research

Healthier air for L.A. and the world

1940s Earth and Space Energy and green tech Federal Programs Firsts Pollution Seminal innovations