National Aeronautics and Space Administration

“ From small spacecraft to supercomputers, science missions and payloads to thermal protection systems, information technology to aerospace, Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif., provides products, technologies and services that enable NASA missions and expand human knowledge. The center plays a critical role in virtually all NASA missions in support of America’s space and aeronautics programs. NASA Ames enables exploration through development, innovative technologies and interdisciplinary scientific discovery. ”

“ Ames’ prime location in the heart of California’s Silicon Valley at the core of the research cluster of high-tech companies, universities and laboratories affords outstanding opportunities for innovative partnerships with the nation’s technological, academic and entrepreneurial leaders that helps make future space exploration a reality. ”

“ As a leader in information technology with a focus on supercomputing, networking and intelligent systems, Ames conducts the critical R&D and develops the enabling technologies that make NASA missions possible. Ames is also the leader in fundamental space biology, biotechnology and human factors research. ”