The Space Technology Hall of Fame is conducted for NASA by the
Space Foundation and honors inductees who have transformed space
technology into commercial products. This recognition increases
awareness of the benefits from space spin-off technology and
encourages further innovations. Since 1988, forty-four
technologies have been inducted, honoring more then 130
organizations and over 375 individuals for their exceptional
efforts.
Space Technology Hall Of Fame - Selection
Criteria
Economic Benefit (10 points) - The economic activity
resulting from the technology: Has the technology been the
basis of, or a significant contributor to, a successfully
selling product and/or generated a new growing company?
Public/Private/Partnership Investment (5 points) The
significance of the development efforts: Was the initial
development effort an example of a significant partnership
between the government and the private sector, and/or did
the transformation of the space technology to the market
version require significant commitment and investment by the
private sector?
Public Awareness Factor (15 points) - The technology's
public appeal: Can the general public easily grasp the
spinoff application? Does it have promotional value in
highlighting the benefits of space?
Societal Benefit Factor (15 points) How has the
development of the technology impacted society at large:
Does it have important benefits for a significant number of
the general public?
Longevity (5 points) The technology's commercial life:
How long has the technology and/or its application been
successfully in use?
