Turning science fiction into science fact: NASA' s innovative advanced concepts program

NASA's Innovative Advanced Concepts Program (NIAC) aims to transform science fiction into science fact by exploring visionary ideas for space exploration and technology development. NIAC seeks out cutting-edge concepts that could revolutionize space missions, and it provides funding and support to develop these ideas into tangible innovations that push the boundaries of space science and engineering. Through NIAC, NASA endeavors to turn imaginative concepts into real-world solutions that advance our understanding of the cosmos and enable future space exploration missions.