NASA looks to increase Michigan partnerships; 80 companies, including GM, meet …
NASAs affiliation with Michigan could increase in the coming years, officials say.
A group of five program managers, engineers and technologists from three NASA centers were in Detroit Tuesday and today to discuss partnerships and job creation opportunities with more than 80 Michigan businesses and organizations. The space agency is looking for potential future suppliers and partners, as well as companies interested in using NASA technology.
We think there are some very good matches, said Ted Mecum, senior technology transfer manager at Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland. Were very excited about what weve seen so far.
Mecum said while NASA has no plans to build a new space center in Michigan or anywhere for that matter at least a half dozen or so companies may be reviewed for partnerships.
Were not here for procurement, he said. Were here for partnerships and collaborations.
The two-day visit was organized by the Detroit Regional Chambers Connection Point, an economic development program founded in October 2010 with federal grant money.
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