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Michael Braukus/Doc Mirelson
Headquarters, Washington
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Valerie Smith
Dept. of Homeland Security, Cleveland
(216) 433-2808


December 7, 2005
RELEASE: 05-432

NASA Signs Technology Agreement With Homeland Security

NASA and the Department of Homeland Security signed a memorandum of
understanding today to collaborate and coordinate on appropriate
research and development projects.

NASA's Assistant Administrator for Security and Program Protection
David Saleeba and Under Secretary for Science and Technology,
Department of Homeland Security, Dr. Charles McQueary signed the
agreement for the agencies.

The agreement allows the Science and Technology division and NASA to
apply joint expertise and technologies to improve national and
homeland security and develop complex systems designed to protect the
nation.

"It's with great pride that NASA offers the talents of its world class
researchers and engineers to assist DHS in its mission," Saleeba said.

The memorandum of understanding provides a mechanism for DHS and NASA
to coordinate evaluation of existing technologies; acceleration of
promising technologies; undertaking joint research and development;
sharing resources and personnel; working with the private sector and
other public agencies in joint programs. The agencies will share
information, use available government resources, and promote best
practices.

"We are pleased to partner with an institution such as NASA with a
long tradition of innovative, exceptional research," McQueary said.
"This collaboration will add to the resources we need to adapt and
develop technologies that keep us one step ahead of those who intend
to do this country harm."

Each project will be defined by an implementing agreement outlining
specific terms. The agreements will provide for the use of facilities,
personnel, cooperative projects, and transfer of funds, as
appropriate. They will be consistent with the laws and regulations
that govern the activities of both agencies.

To view the memorandum of understanding on the Web, visit:
http://www.dhs.gov The Memorandum will not open,QUESTION,Has it even
been written or approved to come under the Homeland Security Act?