As you may have heard, NASA and Google have just announced a partnership of sorts. While it seems like an information sharing agreement, a close reading reveals some rather startling things.

Google to Dominate Entire Physical Universe?

At its core, Google is a search engine. While this is obvious, people sometimes forget it given all the interesting gadgets Google Labs kicks out. Regardless of how you define it, Google typically has at least been restricted to being classified as no broader than an information technology company. It would appear Google has much bigger plans.

With more than a bit of hype, Google and NASA have announced they are teaming up. In reviewing the deal, most people are focusing on the data benefits Google will receive. Specifically, NASA appears to be giving Google access to its satellite imagery and even planetary exploration data. Pundits predict we will soon be able to roam Mars digitally on a Google platform, much as we can look at satellite images of our neighborhood now.

While all of this is great, it appears to be a red herring. The real meat of the agreement is found in a few lines that can only be described as utterly intriguing. NASA and Google have agreed to work on very advanced stuff nanotechnology and information technology research. In short, we are talking about a wide range of products straight out of your favorite science fiction movie. Read broadly, this could include robots with artificial intelligence.

Now, you are probably wondering how serious Google could be about developing some very serious technological advances with NASA. In truth, nobody knows but a select few people at the company and agency. There is, however, once very tidbit of information being reported that will make you raise your eyebrows. NASA has granted Google the right to develop 1 MILLION square feet at one of its research centers. I dont know about you, but that sounds like more than a whim.

So, what can we expect from this agreement? Will it result in simple virtual simulations of planets or something much, much more? There is no way to tell, but I will certainly be watching Google Labs a lot closer!

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