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	Strengthening National Security Research from NASA's manned space program, in collaboration with the Department of Defense and other federal agencies, has provided engineering and scientific advancements that have significantly improved their ability to keep our country strong and safe. NASA’s contributions to national security include the following:
	Polymer fabrics developed by NASA are used by firefighters, the military, and civilian authorities to help keep personnel safe from extreme environments and conditions. NASA has enabled advancements in space-to-ground communications and sensor technologies that provide secure mobile networks for first responders, Special Forces, and other military units to improve their response time. NASA collaborates with the U.S. Agency for International Development, CATHALAC, and other partners to acquire on-orbit imagery with Earth observation systems, such as SERVIR, Landsat 7, and, even, the crew on the space station. These eyes in the sky help coordinate relief efforts for fire, flood, hurricane and earthquake victims. NASA and the Department of Defense maintain a close cooperation on many programs, including: NPOESS, HYDORS, GOES, and the Kodiak Star Spacecraft.

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