What inventions came about due to the space race/space exploration?
Please list as many as you can!
2007-07-11 07:32:18 · 8 answers · asked by risc19 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
The following are all derived from NASA inventions for the US Space Program:
Kidney dialysis machines
Computer-Aided Tomography (CAT) scan
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Freeze-dried food
Cordless power tools & appliances
Disposable diapers
Rotary blood pump
Fiber optics
Satellite dish
Bar codes
Ear thermometer
Fire-resistant fabrics
Smoke detector
Thermal gloves and boots
2007-07-11 07:48:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Space Race Inventions
2016-10-22 04:39:51 · answer #2 · answered by roblerogonzalez 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's actually difficult to separate the space race from the arms race. The original purpose of the space program was to beat the USSR to put weapons in space. So much of this really counts as defense.
The two biggest things are microprocessors and satellite communications. The GPS system is also very wonderful.
Then there's . . .let's see. Corningware. Tempur foam. Teflon--actually all kinds of plastics. New techniques for machining and casting exotic metals like magnesium and titanium. Carbon fiber epoxy, and all kinds of composite materials. CNC machining. Microwave communications. All kinds of telemetry. Huge improvements in photovoltaics (solar cells to generate electricty). Solid lubricants. Solid state memory (RAM and ROM). Lasers. Robotics. Enormous advances in astronomy because of the Hubbell Space telescope. Zero-G research. 'Stealth' (radar absorbing) materials and technology. Vacuum research. Satellite photography that helps with everything from land development to monitoring changes in global climate.
Remember--just about everything on this list originally came about because they were needed or wanted by the US military!
2007-07-11 07:50:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Inventions: Space rockets, Skylabs, StarWars movie, Mr. Spock,Omega wrist watch, Yuri Gagarin, Leica the dog, Space walk, Moon landing.
2007-07-11 07:37:41 · answer #4 · answered by RexRomanus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The list would be entirely too long, but as a start how about everything that contains printed circuitry.
2007-07-11 07:45:15 · answer #5 · answered by ranger12 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One more I can think of to add to the above lists: Solid State Electronics.
2007-07-11 08:04:43 · answer #6 · answered by Philip H 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I didn't see the ever popular velcro.
2007-07-11 15:46:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
that memory foam they use on the beds
pens that write upside down
2007-07-11 07:36:06 · answer #8 · answered by Giselle V 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hope this helps!
http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/en/kids/spinoffs2.shtml
2007-07-11 07:43:07 · answer #9 · answered by Karin C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ball point pens that can write upside down
2007-07-11 07:35:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋