Inventions created for astronauts and that we all use today

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Inventions created for astronauts and that we all use today
Every day new accessories are invented that help us improve our quality of life, but did you know that many of the inventions that we now use were created for astronauts?

Many people oppose the space explorations that NASA and other government organizations have been carrying out, since it invests millions and millions of dollars in sending a robot to take photos to Mars, while many on Earth die of hunger. However, many of the inventions that have been created in these organizations dedicated to space research, are linked to us. Yes, even if you don't believe the inventions created for astronauts, today we also use it ourselves. Which are?

TOP 1:

Sneakers

Sneakers
The technology that tennis shoes from different brands like Nike or Adidas possess, is based on the lunar boots that astronauts use to cushion the weight of their fall. Thanks to that, your tennis shoes are very comfortable.

TOP 2:

The invisible braces

The invisible braces
Many years ago, using brackets was odious, since metal ruined your beautiful smile. Today, this no longer happens and it is thanks to the invisible brackets, but how were the invisible brackets created?

It is an invention created at NASA: the material is composed of ceradyne that serves to protect the ships from the missiles of infrared trackers.


TOP 3:

Memory Foam, Viscoelastic Foam

Memory Foam, Viscoelastic Foam
This material was created by NASA for astronaut costumes. The technology it uses, allows to remember the body shape and this generates greater comfort. Nowadays it is being used to make pillows and mattresses.

TOP 4:

Tomography

Tomography
The technology that spacecraft possess is very complex and thanks to this, the scanner was born capable of detecting cancer tumors.

TOP 5:

Google Earth

Google Earth
Thanks to the satellites that NASA uses to know where the pieces of small asteroids fall, Google Earth technology was developed.


TOP 6:

Joystick

Joystick
The original joystick was built by NASA for pilots to practice the use of space shuttles.

These are some of the inventions for astronaut that we use today. Which of these are you using right now?