VIASPACE, Inc. commercializes space and defense technologies from NASA and the department of defense into hardware and software products in the United States. The company provides disposable fuel cartridges and intellectual property protection for manufacturers of direct methanol and other liquid hydrocarbon fuel cells; and develops products and services based on inference and sensor data fusion technology. It also develops mass spectrometry technology that improves the application of mass spectrometry for industrial process control and environmental monitoring, and produces detection systems for homeland security, as well as holds patents and various patent applications in the areas of interactive radio technology. The company's direct methanol fuel cell-based products are developed for laptop computers, cell phones, music players, and other applications. It offers its services in the areas of energy/fuel cells, microelectronics, sensors and software for defense, homeland security and public safety, and information and computational technology. VIASPACE was founded in 1998 and is based in Pasadena, California.