NASA picks projects for development

NASA is negotiating contracts with 350 small businesses that had the best proposals to address critical research and technology needs for agency programs and projects. The proposals are part of NASA's Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer program (STTR). Eight awards will develop technologies for the Innovative Partnership Program at NASA’s John C. Stennis Space Center, five through the STTR program, three through SBIR. (Source: NASA, 12/09/10)