NASGRO (IMAGE) Southwest Research Institute Caption Southwest Research Institute’s NASGRO® software suite will be inducted into the Space Technology Hall of Fame. The software suite, which was originally developed by NASA, analyzes fatigue crack growth and fracture in structures and mechanical components. Credit Southwest Research Institute Usage Restrictions Images/videos may be used by the media and the public for educational and informational purposes only. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.