NASA

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is a United States government agency established in 1958, primarily in response to advancements in space exploration by the Soviet Union. Originating from the National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics, NASA has a long history of advancing aeronautics and astronautics. It gained prominence for its Apollo program, which successfully landed humans on the moon in 1969. NASA has since been instrumental in various space missions, including the development of the space shuttle, which provided regular access to space from 1981 until its retirement in 2011. The agency plays a key role in the International Space Station, furthering human presence in space through international collaboration. In addition to manned missions, NASA conducts extensive scientific research, exploring planets like Mars and monitoring Earth's climate through satellites. Its aeronautics teams continue to innovate in creating safer and more efficient aircraft. Overall, NASA's work aims to expand human knowledge and capabilities in space while contributing to advancements that benefit life on Earth.

Mark McInerney

Director of UAP Research

Robert Pearce

Associate Administrator and Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate

Past deals in Aviation

NIAR

Grant in 2024
NIAR provides research, development, certification, and testing education for aviation and manufacturing industries.

Skyline Nav AI

Grant in 2023
Skyline Nav AI is a technology company focused on developing navigation solutions for both military and non-military applications in environments where GPS is unreliable or compromised. The company offers innovative software that utilizes visualization techniques to provide an effective alternative to traditional GPS technology. This enables users to accurately detect and track key landmarks and moving objects across various domains, including land, air, sea, and space. By addressing the challenges posed by GPS degradation and spoofing, Skyline Nav AI aims to enhance navigation capabilities and ensure reliable location finding even in the most challenging conditions.

OptiNav

Grant in 2023
OptiNav is developing a noise-measurement device that will deliver more precise data during airplane testing.

Northrop Grumman

Grant in 2021
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a prominent American aerospace and defense technology company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia. As one of the largest weapons manufacturers globally, Northrop Grumman is engaged in the development and production of a wide array of military and civil technologies. The company operates through several segments: Aeronautics Systems, which includes the production of advanced aircraft such as the F-35 and Global Hawk drones; Defense Systems, focusing on artillery, missile systems, and military aircraft upgrades; Mission Systems, which integrates radar, navigation, and communication systems for various platforms; and Space Systems, responsible for spacecraft and high-energy laser systems. Northrop Grumman’s diverse offerings play a critical role in national defense and support various civilian space initiatives.

MagniX

Grant in 2021
MagniX, founded in 2009 in Redmond, Washington, specializes in electric propulsion technology tailored for commercial aviation and defense. The company has developed a range of flight-proven electric propulsion units (EPUs) and energy storage systems (ESS), which include high-density batteries and hydrogen fuel cells. Notably, magniX powered the first all-electric flight of a modified Robinson R44 helicopter, an initiative sponsored by United Therapeutics to create a fleet of zero-emissions rotorcraft for delivering transplant organs. The company aims to enhance the aviation industry by providing sustainable solutions that support various applications, including fixed-wing aircraft, rotorcraft, and vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) vehicles, ultimately contributing to improved connectivity and human well-being.

GE Aviation

Grant in 2021
GE Aviation is a provider of jet and turboprop engines, components, and integrated systems. Headquartered in Evendale, Ohio, outside Cincinnati, GE Aviation is among the top aircraft engine suppliers, and offers engines for the majority of commercial aircraft. GE Aviation is part of the General Electric conglomerate, which is one of the world's largest corporations. The division operated under the name of General Electric Aircraft Engines or GEAE until September 2005. It offers engines, systems, and services for commercial, military, business, and general aviation aircrafts. GE Aviation's main competitors in the engine market are Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney. GE operates a joint venture with SNECMA of France, and CFM International.

Hermeus

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Hermeus is developing Mach 5 aircraft to speed up the global transportation network. Mach 5 flight is not just supersonic, it's hypersonic. At these speeds, a flight from New York to London is 90 minutes, rather than 7 hours. Its aircraft massively reduces flight times and increases safety for the long haul and business class air travel, enabling businesses to operate with minimal changes to current aviation infrastructure. The company was founded in 2018 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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