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NASA Technology Projects

Search NASA's TechPort inventory — every technology R&D project the agency has tracked, active and completed. Harvested gradually in the background (TechPort only exposes one project per API call, ~21,000 total), so the list grows over time rather than all at once.

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21,172 projects harvested so far — page 59 of 424.

Title Status TRL Technology area Lead organization Last updated Potential ⓘ
Lightweight, Cost Effective LOX Compatible Aerogel Insulation Material for Cryogenic Fluid Transfer Applications, Phase I Completed 3 In-Space Propellant Storage and Use Kennedy Space Center 2025-01-27 —
Microfluidic Multichannel Flow Cytometer, Phase I Completed — Thermal Conditioning for Sensors, Instruments, Samples, and High-Efficiency Electric Motors Johnson Space Center 2025-01-27 —
InGaN High Temperature Photovoltaic Cells, Phase I Completed — Radiation-Hardened Extreme-Environment Components and Implementations Glenn Research Center 2025-01-27 —
Acoustic Liners Utilizing A Cementitious Material, Phase I Completed — Thermal Protection Materials Kennedy Space Center 2025-01-27 —
Multi-Phase Flow Analysis Tools for Solid Motor Applications, Phase I Completed — Solids Marshall Space Flight Center 2025-01-27 —
Lower Profile, Lighter Weight Space Suit Bearings, Phase I Completed — Decompression Sickness Mitigation Johnson Space Center 2025-01-27 —
A Novel, Ultra-Light, Heat Rejection System for Nuclear Power Generation, Phase II Completed — Heat Rejection and Storage Glenn Research Center 2025-01-27 —
Evolvable Work-practice Interfaces Between Humans and Agents, Phase II Completed — Integrated Modeling and Simulation for EDL Ames Research Center 2025-01-27 —
Next-Generation Ground Penetrating Radar for Mars, the Moon, and Asteroids Completed 2 Microwave, Millimeter Waves, and Submillimeter Waves — 2025-01-27 —
High Temperature, High Frequency Fuel Metering Valve, Phase I Completed — Integrated Systems and Ancillary Technologies Glenn Research Center 2025-01-27 —
Cell/Tissue Culture Radiation Exposure Facility, Phase I Completed — Radiation Transport and Risk Modeling Ames Research Center 2025-01-27 —
Submicron Composite Mirror Replication (PDRT08-027), Phase I Completed — Mirror Systems Jet Propulsion Laboratory 2025-01-27 —
Fast Responding PSP for Rotorcraft Aerodynamic Investigations, Phase I Completed 7 Aerodynamics Langley Research Center 2025-01-27 —
Intelligent Flight Support System (IFSS): A Real-time Intelligent Decision Support Prototype, Phase I Completed — Intelligent Data Understanding Johnson Space Center 2025-01-27 —
Pneumatic Excavation Mechanism for Lunar Resource Utilization, Phase I Completed — Resource Acquisition, Isolation, and Preparation Kennedy Space Center 2025-01-27 —
Design and Simulation Tools for Planetary Atmospheric Entry Vehicles, Phase I Completed — Hypersonic Decelerators Ames Research Center 2025-01-27 —
Mini-Treadmill for Musculoskeletal Health, Phase II Completed — Prevention and Countermeasures Glenn Research Center 2025-01-27 —
A Nanotube Surface Reinforced Graphite Fiber Exhibiting Significantly Enhanced Properties, Phase I Completed — Lightweight Structural Materials Langley Research Center 2025-01-27 —
An Advanced Multispectral Imager for Marine and Coastal Remote Sensing, Phase II Completed — Food Production, Processing, and Preservation Stennis Space Center 2025-01-27 —
Antenna design for planetary communications Completed 1 Innovative Antennas Goddard Space Flight Center 2025-01-27 —
Spectrometer for Measuring Water Ice on Airless Bodies Completed 2 Lasers Goddard Space Flight Center 2025-01-27 —
Optical Software to Calculate Terrestrial Planet Finder Contrast Including Polarization Effects, Phase I Completed — Electronics and Optics Manufacturing Processes Jet Propulsion Laboratory 2025-01-27 —
MAHRS: A simple instrument suite to characterize weathering and the habitability of the shallow martian subsurface Completed 3 Optical Components — 2025-01-27 —
Methane Pyrolysis for Hydrogen & Carbon Nanotube Recovery from Sabatier Products, Phase II Completed — Atmosphere Revitalization Marshall Space Flight Center 2025-01-27 —
Multifunctional Integrated Optic Sensor for Detection of Cracks and Corrosion, Phase I Completed — Nondestructive Evaluation and Sensors Langley Research Center 2025-01-27 —
Automated Extraction of Crop Area Statistics from Medium-Resolution Imagery, Phase I Completed — Traffic Management Concepts Stennis Space Center 2025-01-27 —
FLIGHT WEIGHT MAGNETS USING CARBON NANOTUBES, Phase I Completed — Food Production, Processing, and Preservation Marshall Space Flight Center 2025-01-27 —
Hybrid Electrostatic/Flextensional Deformable Membrane Mirror for Lightweight, Large Aperture and Cryogenic Space Telescopes, Phase II Completed — Measurement and Control Marshall Space Flight Center 2025-01-27 —
Prediction and Control of the Vibroacoustic Environment During a Launch Sequence, Phase I Completed — Aeroacoustics Kennedy Space Center 2025-01-27 —
Highly Efficient FUV Photodetector with AlGaN Nanowire Photocathode, Phase I Completed — Thermal Protection Systems Goddard Space Flight Center 2025-01-27 —
Rechargeable Lithium Sulfur (Li-S) Battery with Specific Energy 400 Wh/kg and Operating Temperature Range -60°C to 60°C, Phase I Completed — Electrochemical Storage: Batteries Glenn Research Center 2025-01-27 —
BrahmVE Platform for Design and Test of Large Scale Multi-Agent Human-Centric Mission Concepts, Phase II Completed — Behavioral Health and Performance Ames Research Center 2025-01-27 —
Enhancing Access to Scientific Models through Standard Web Services, Phase I Completed 3 Collaborative Science and Engineering Goddard Space Flight Center 2025-01-27 —
Robust Environmental Barrier Coatings for Silicon Nitride, Phase I Completed — Coatings Glenn Research Center 2025-01-27 —
UV Rigid Inflatable Wing, Phase II Completed — Food Production, Processing, and Preservation Armstrong Flight Research Center 2025-01-27 —
Affordable High Power Density Engine Designs for Personal Air Vehicles, Phase I Completed — Integrated Systems and Ancillary Technologies Langley Research Center 2025-01-27 —
A miniature underwater vehicle/benthic lander for through-ice deployment, Phase I Completed — Radiation-Hardened Extreme-Environment Components and Implementations Ames Research Center 2025-01-27 —
MEMS Propulsion Technology Utilizing Decomposing Nitrous Oxide Propellant, Phase I Completed — Electrothermal Propulsion Johnson Space Center 2025-01-27 —
A Cryogenic Flow Sensor, Phase II Completed — Measurement and Control Marshall Space Flight Center 2025-01-27 —
Unstructured Mesh Movement and Viscous Mesh Generation for CFD-Based Design Optimization, Phase II Completed — Thermal Control Analysis Armstrong Flight Research Center 2025-01-27 —
In-Service Aircraft Transmission Life Modeling for Improved Flight Safety, Phase II Completed — Distribution and Transmission Glenn Research Center 2025-01-27 —
CubeSat Form Factor Thermal Control Louvers Completed 3 Heat Rejection and Storage Goddard Space Flight Center 2025-01-27 —
Soft x-ray Planetary Imager Completed 2 Detectors and Focal Planes Goddard Space Flight Center 2025-01-27 —
Design and Preliminary Evaluation of the r-Gamma Display Concept, Phase II Completed — Advanced Atmospheric Flight Vehicles Langley Research Center 2025-01-27 —
Attached Inflatable Forebody Decelerator for Spacecraft Aerocapture, Phase I Completed — Aerodynamic Decelerators Marshall Space Flight Center 2025-01-27 —
Novel Polymer Microfluidics Technology for In Situ Planetary Exploration, Phase I Completed 5 Resource Acquisition, Isolation, and Preparation Jet Propulsion Laboratory 2025-01-27 —
Data Description Exchange Services for Heterogeneous Vehicle and Spaceport Control and Monitor Systems, Phase I Completed — Informatics and Decision Support Systems Kennedy Space Center 2025-01-27 —
Wide Range Neutron Detector, Phase I Completed — Other Advanced Concepts for Generating and Converting Power Glenn Research Center 2025-01-27 —
FILM-ID: Package for Identification of Multi-Dimensional Film Coefficient Maps, Phase I Completed — Integrated Modeling and Simulation for EDL Glenn Research Center 2025-01-27 —
Fused Reality for Enhanced Flight Test Capabilities, Phase I Completed — Flight Mechanics Testing and Flight Operations Armstrong Flight Research Center 2025-01-27 —
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ℹ️ About this data
  • Sourced from NASA TechPort, NASA's public technology-project inventory. Harvested gradually into our own database — TechPort's API only returns one project's full detail per call, so ~21,000 projects take a while to cover.
  • TRL (Technology Readiness Level) is NASA's 1-9 scale for how mature a technology is: 1-3 is basic research/concept, 4-6 is lab/relevant-environment validation, 7-9 is flight-proven. Lower TRL generally means more room for outside research contribution; higher TRL means something closer to a finished, licensable technology.
  • "Active" vs "Completed" reflects TechPort's own project status, not funding availability — see the insights page for how to actually act on this.
  • Contribution potential is our estimate, not NASA data: an Active project at a low TRL has more room for outside research involvement than a flight-proven one. High = Active + TRL 1-3, Medium = Active + TRL 4-6, Low = Active + TRL 7-9. "Active" does not mean NASA is seeking external contributors or that funding exists — treat this purely as a shortlisting aid.
  • Last updated is TechPort's own lastUpdated date for the project. "Recently harvested" instead sorts by when we pulled the record into our database, which clusters within the initial harvest window and is far less meaningful — prefer "Recently updated (NASA)".
💻 Show API usage example (cURL)
curl -sS "https://devops.majbase.com/nasa-tech-projects/api?q=laser&status=Active&sort=trl&page=1"

Returns {"rows": [...], "total", "page", "pages"}, or {"error": "..."} if temporarily unavailable. All query params are optional.