nasa software benefits earth, available for b...
nasa software benefits earth, available for business, public use (excerpt)\n1 many of nasas computational innovations were developed to help explore space, but the public can download them for applications that benefit us right here on earth. the agencys latest software catalog has hundreds of popular programs, as well as more than 180 new ones, all available for free download.\n2 \from operations here on earth to missions to the moon and mars, software is integral to all that nasa does,\ said nasa administrator bill nelson. the good news is this technology is available to the public for free. the software suited for satellites, astronauts, engineers, and scientists as it is applied and adapted across industries and businesses is a testament to the extensive value nasa brings to the united states - and the world.\\n3 nasa programs adapted and used by entrepreneurs, other government agencies, researchers, and others include:\n - tetruss: aircraft emissions contribute significantly to humanitys carbon footprint. computational fluid dynamics programs developed at nasa allow\n3 aircraft emissions contribute significantly to humanitys carbon footprint. computational fluid dynamics programs developed at nasa allow engineers to design an aircrafts shape to minimize drag, allowing for maximal fuel efficiency.\nwhat is the meaning of drag as it is used in the excerpt?\n a. pulling\n b. resistance\n c. weight\n d. nuisance