Well, right from the top of the page: "The NASA patent portfolio is available to benefit US citizens."
True, it doesn't seem explicitly say anywhere that only US companies can apply. But even if was the case, would this really target the technology benefits exclusively at US citizens? To do so might only be directing the commercial benefits to US corporations, who are only a sub-set of US taxpayers.
Would it not be better to share in the hope that this brings a net benefit to the people of the US?
After all, if you look outwards beyond your borders, I'm sure you will find some other non-US tech, paid for by others, available to benefit you.
Yes, in the since that it could increase the chance of a good idea coming out of this. That is assuming everyone is playing be the same rules and laws.
True, it doesn't seem explicitly say anywhere that only US companies can apply. But even if was the case, would this really target the technology benefits exclusively at US citizens? To do so might only be directing the commercial benefits to US corporations, who are only a sub-set of US taxpayers.
Would it not be better to share in the hope that this brings a net benefit to the people of the US?
After all, if you look outwards beyond your borders, I'm sure you will find some other non-US tech, paid for by others, available to benefit you.