NASA's Ames Research Center hosted over 90 representatives from industry, U.S. federal labs, government agencies, and academia to explore partnerships for advancing technologies and enabling small spacecraft to achieve NASA missions more efficiently.
The event aimed to showcase NASA's research and development capabilities, encourage collaboration, and provide access to cutting-edge facilities for technological innovation, scientific advancement, and promoting the emerging space economy.
Terry Fong, senior scientist at NASA Ames, emphasized the importance of combining forces across government, academia, and industry to maximize impact and drive progress in space exploration and technology development.
The gathering highlighted NASA's commitment to fostering collaboration, sharing expertise, and leveraging resources to accelerate innovation and contribute to the growth of the space industry.