NASA | Goddard's Innovation

The video discusses the essence of passion and innovation, emphasizing the importance of perseverance alongside inspiration and perspiration. It highlights an example of innovation at Goddard with Wanda Peters' work on protective coatings, which are crucial for space missions and applicable on Earth. The video also underscores NASA's role as a hub for innovation, providing tools and opportunities for new technology and science development, and fostering a global spirit of innovation.

What additional element does the speaker suggest is crucial to innovation, alongside inspiration and perspiration?

• Collaboration

• Creativity

• Intelligence

• Perseverance

What is the primary benefit of the coating technology developed at Goddard?

• It reduces the cost of space missions.

• It enhances the speed of rovers.

• It increases the lifespan of satellites.

• It prevents dust from affecting surfaces.

How can the coating technology be useful on Earth?

• By improving solar panel efficiency.

• By protecting devices in dusty environments.

• By enhancing communication signals.

• By reducing energy consumption.

What does NASA provide to innovators to help them succeed?

• Legal support

• Financial incentives

• Tools and opportunities

• Marketing strategies

What is NASA's commitment towards innovation?

• To fuel innovation globally

• To limit innovation to space exploration

• To focus only on technological advancements

• To prioritize innovation in the United States