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Innovations and collaborations that utilize our renewable resources and foster 21st century industries are creating a bright future for Arizona.
 Native plants offer commercial possibilities to Arizona farmers. Guayule is a promising source for medical grade natural rubber. Prickly pear is gaining recognition as a desert delicacy. |
Space Exploration at Arizona’s Universities
Arizona’s leading role in journeys to Mars, asteroid studies, and advanced imaging techniques makes it a center for space exploration and a close collaborator with NASA.
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Phoenix Mars Lander
Using the latest technology to explore the surface of Mars, the 2007 Phoenix mission, led by the University of Arizona, revolutionized our knowledge of the Red Planet.
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Ten Astronomical Achievements in Arizona
Home to some of the best observatories, astronomy, and planetary science programs in the world, discover ten achievements from Arizona that are shaping knowledge of the universe.
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Energy Farming: Sweet Sorghum and Algae
Experimental farms are growing algae and sweet sorghum—two crops that can help solve the energy crisis with their potential for biofuel.
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Pioneers in the Aerospace Industry
Arizona companies provide advanced products to international customers, and enhance in-state aircraft and defense systems. Explore innovations in satellite communications, navigation systems, and more!
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Aerospace and Technology: Reaching New Heights
Over 500 aerospace and defense companies in Arizona develop aircraft, UAVs, and cutting-edge space-based technologies. Our test ranges are refine products essential to national defense.
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F-16 Fighting Falcon
The compact, highly maneuverable, multi-role fighter aircraft is a star of Arizona’s Army, Air Force, and Air National Guard operations.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV/UAS)
Great weather, testing ranges, military bases, and industry partnerships have helped Arizona become a hub for UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) systems and other aviation innovations
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Semiconductors and Circuits
Comprising almost 40% of the state’s exports, semiconductor manufacturing is one of Arizona’s largest industries. In fact, Arizona is ranked 7th in the nation for high-tech manufacturing jobs.
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Innovators in Arizona
Joaquin Ruiz
Joaquin Ruiz is the Dean of the College of Science and Professor of Geochemistry at the University of Arizona. He discusses global climate change and the effect that it has on water as well as the ongoing experiments at Biosphere 2.
Craig Barrett
Craig Barrett, retired CEO of the Intel Corporation, discusses technological innovation in Arizona
Innovation in energy and technology
Wind Power
Wind is a clean, domestic, renewable energy resource that can help America realize a secure energy future. Northern Arizona University has initiated a program to increase interest in wind power called Wind For Schools.
Fab 32 Launch
Intel uses semiconductors to create ever-smarter technology for home, office, and industry. Housed in Chandler, Intel is now investing $3 billion to build the Fab 32 plant, a development lab for the latest innovations in nanotechnology—the most advanced chip manufacturing plant in the world.
Intel Semiconductors
Intel employees and machines build semiconductors. Semiconductor manufacturing and distribution is one of Arizona’s largest industries. This product, a component of the world’s most exciting technologies, comprises 40% of the state’s exports!
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