CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF NASA SPINOFFS

Where is NASA in your life? Everywhere! In your car, in your home, in your school, and in the world around you. This year, the NASA Spinoff publication is celebrating 50 years of spotlighting the NASA technologies that improve everyday life on Earth.

Check out the latest spinoff technology innovations in the Spinoff 2026 publication. And explore the resources below to find more NASA spinoff connections.

NASA Kids' Club Game: Search for Spinoffs

NASA Home and City: Trace Space Back

to You

Find More NASA Connections to Daily Life: Spinoff News

Visit the NASA STEM Search to find more technology activities and resources.

Bring Space Exploration to Your Classroom With NASA’s Artifact Module

Request Deadline: Friday, Feb. 20

Contact: hq-nasa-awg@mail.nasa.gov

NASA’s Artifact Program offers your organization the opportunity to enhance STEM education and spark curiosity in future innovators by bringing authentic space artifacts into your classroom or exhibit. Enrich your curriculum with various historical items from NASA’s collection, from spacecraft models and mission equipment to astronaut gear and engineering instruments.

Visit the Artifact Module website for details on available artifacts, eligibility criteria, and the application process.

LIVESTREAM

Live from the Doomsday Glacier in Antarctica with Miles O'Brien

The "Doomsday Glacier" is melting faster than almost any other glacier on Earth. Award-winning science correspondent Miles O'Brien gave us a rare, live look from the edge of the world with a team of scientists.

ACTIVITIES

Make Magnetic Slime

What happens when you add iron filings to regular slime? You get magnetic slime! Make your own magnetic blob that will swallow up a magnet in this fun experiment. Read more