The Space Technology Hall of Fame annually honors organizations and individuals that "transform technology originally developed for space exploration (space technology

Space technology

Space technology is technology that is related to entering, and retrieving objects or life forms from space."Every day" technologies such as weather forecasting, remote sensing, GPS systems, satellite television, and some long distance communications systems critically rely on space infrastructure...

) into products that help improve the quality of life here on Earth".

The Space Technology Hall of Fame was created in 1988 by the Space Foundation

Space Foundation

The Space Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports the global space industry through information and education programs. It is a resource for the entire space community - industry, national security organizations, civil space agencies, private space companies and the military around the...

, in cooperation with NASA

NASA

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is the agency of the United States government that is responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research...

 and is administered by the Space Foundation.

Inductees

Year	Inductee
2011	Commercial Earth-Imaging Satellites (GeoEye GeoEye GeoEye Inc. is a commercial satellite imagery company based in Herndon, Virginia that is the world's largest space imaging corporation....  and DigitalGlobe DigitalGlobe DigitalGlobe, of Longmont, Colorado, USA, is a commercial vendor of space imagery and geospatial content, and operator of civilian remote sensing spacecraft... ) and Intrifuge CellXpansion
2010	Eagle Eyes and Digital Fly-By-Wire
2009	Aerodynamic Vehicle Design and Micro Algae Nutritional Supplements
2008	ArterioVision, Petroleum Remediation Product, and ResQPOD
2007	Emulsified Zero-Valent Iron and Microbial Check Valve
2006	iRobot PackBot Tactical Mobile Robot and Novariant AutoFarm RTK AutoSteer
2005	Hyperspectral Imaging Systems, NanoCeram Superfilters, InnerVue Diagnostic Scope System and Outlast Technologies, Inc. Smart Fabric Technology
2004	Multi-Junction (MJ) Space Solar Cells, LADARVision 4000, Precision Global Positioning System (GPS) Software and MedStar Monitoring System
2003	Virtual Window, VisiScreen (Ocular Screening System, Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit Technology, Humanitarian Demining Device, Digital Latching Valve and Cochlear Implant Cochlear implant A cochlear implant is a surgically implanted electronic device that provides a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard of hearing...
2002	Satellite Radio Satellite radio Satellite radio is an analogue or digital radio signal that is relayed through one or more satellites and thus can be received in a much wider geographical area than terrestrial FM radio stations...  Technology
2001	Data Matrix Symbology, Video Image Stabilization and Registration (VISAR) and Quantum Well Infrared Photodetectors (QWIP)
2000	Advanced Lubricants, DirecTV DirecTV DirecTV is an American direct broadcast satellite service provider and broadcaster based in El Segundo, California. Its satellite service, launched on June 17, 1994, transmits digital satellite television and audio to households in the United States, Latin America, and the Anglophone Caribbean. ...  and Light Emiting Diodes for medical applications
1999	Heart Defibrillator Energy Source, Miniature Accelerometer, Active Pixel Sensor and DeBakey Blood Pump
1998	Global Positioning System Global Positioning System The Global Positioning System is a space-based global navigation satellite system that provides location and time information in all weather, anywhere on or near the Earth, where there is an unobstructed line of sight to four or more GPS satellites... (GPS) and Tempur Foam
1997	Advanced Communications Technology and Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Technology
1996	Radiant Barrier, Anti-Shock Trousers and Fire-Resistant Aircraft Seats
1995	Parawings or Hang Gliders and Anti-Corrosion Coatings
1994	Excimer Laser Angioplasty System and Digital Image Processing - Medical Applications
1993	Physiological Monitoring Instrumentation and Liquid-Cooled Garments
1992	Earth Resources Laboratory Applications Software and Direct Readout Satellite System
1991	Automatic Implantable Cardiovertor Defibrillator and PMR-15 Polymide Resin
1990	Heat Pipe Systems and Safety Grooving
1989	Cordless Tools, Scratch Resistant Lenses and Fabric Roof Structures
1988	Improved Firefighter's Breathing System, NASA Structural Analysis Computer Software, Sewage Treatment With Water Hyacinths, Programmable Implantable Medication System and Power Factor Controller