NASA Technologies Spin off to Fight Climate Change By Mike DiCicco, NASA’s Spinoff Publication An orbital sunrise is pictured from the International Space Station (ISS) as it orbited 260 miles (418 kilometers) above the Pacific Ocean, about 500 miles (805 kilometers) southwest of Mexico. As Earth's climate changes, the ISS watches from above, helping to provide unique insights to keep our planet safe. Credit: NASA NASA’s work has generated countless spinoffs that are now on the front lines of the fight against climate change. That shouldn’t be a surprise, since the agency’s missions include studying Earth and improving aircraft efficiency.