US participation in space has benefits at home and abroad − reaping them all will require collaboration

"Cosmic cliffs” in the Carina nebula, captured by the James Webb Space Telescope. NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI

When people think about what we get from the U.S. space program, it may be along the lines of NASA technology spin-offs such as freeze-dried food and emergency space blankets.

But space activities do much more that benefits life on Earth. Research in space helps scientists study our environment, develop new technologies, create jobs, grow the economy and foster international collaboration.