. >> they were supposed to sensors and all of the president busher sensor d -- and all of the pressure sensor dyes. so we were enormously excited anden -- and enthused. >> keller built a new production facility and hired highly trained workers and waited for nasa to come through with a sensor. >> we don't get a single sensor to work. half were selling our products canceled our relationship. our damages, loss and reputation are staggering. >> the technology was developed by this man. the scientist with dozens of patents to his credit. in a breech of contract lawsuit against nasa, specter says they proposed they go into business together and he was the person responsible for manufacturing the sensor to specifications. >> when you look at what was promised versus what is delivered, how can you explain getting sensors that fail. nothing you can send to customers. >> reporter: they agreed to let us interview him, but the day before our interview nasa called and canceled citing on going legal action in the case. >> it is the little guy versus the big guy. it is a company on the verge of fail