NASA Research Park

High school (ages 12+)
Space & Astronomy

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/nasa-research-park

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is NASA Research Park?Approximately 70 acres
2. When was NASA Research Park built?Early 2000s, evolving from Moffett Federal Airfield
3. What is NASA Research Park known for?Fostering public-private partnerships for aerospace innovation and technology development
4. What is the location?Moffett Field, Mountain View, California, USA
5. What is the key collaborators?NASA Ames Research Center, universities, and numerous private technology companies
6. Where is NASA Research Park located?It is in Mountain View, California, at Moffett Field, right in Silicon Valley. The area is known for many tech companies and good weather.

Public-Private Partnership: An arrangement where government entities and private companies collaborate on projects or initiatives.
Aerospace Technology: Technologies related to the design, development, and operation of aircraft and spacecraft.
Incubator: An organization that helps new businesses develop by providing resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
Ecosystem: A complex network of interconnected elements, such as organizations, people, and resources, working together.