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Benefits of Space Exploration
Christopher Augustus
Introduction
GPS, vacuum cleaners, cordless drills, and smoke detectors
are all tools and products we use each day. However, we rarely
put thought into how these ideas came to be. Without our drive
to explore space, many of these products may have never
existed. In 1958, NASA was born in response to the space race
between the US and Russia. In their mission to discover more
about the universe beyond our atmosphere, they created many
products that are essential to our daily lives.
Technology of the Future
(1)
Kochis
& Christopher Edward
Technology We Use Everyday
• Black and Decker was contracted by NASA to create
cordless tools for moon exploration
• This research led to the modern cordless drill and vacuum
cleaner
(2)
Carney
Miscellaneous Objects
Smoke Detector
Water Filters
Life Shears
Athletic Shoe Soles
• Aptina sensors were originally used in miniature cameras
aboard spacecraft. They are now present in almost every
smart phone camera.
• Solar Sails are a potential means of propulsion for space
vessels. They reflect photons from the sun and propels the
sail forward.
Freeze Dried Products
Keyboard Mouse
Conclusion
GPS
• Dry Electrode Sensors are being studied by NASA to monitor
astronauts' health while in space. The advantage to this is no
gel or liquid is needed. The hope is that this technology can
be used in the future to monitor the health of athletes and
military personnel.
(1)
Department of Physics and Engineering
(2) Department of Safety Management
GPS Satellites
In 2020, the US spent $22.6 billion to meet NASA's budget.
While this is a very large amount of money, we all reap the
benefits of their research and investments. What we have
displayed here is only a small fraction of the products that
NASA has gifted us with. Without this organization, it is
impossible to tell how different our daily lives would be.
References
•
Memory foam was
designed to help
protect astronauts for
g-force
Radial Tires
https://www.nasa.gov/
https://www.thedrive.com/
https://www.usatoday.com/
This is a project in Dr. Mukherjee's Space Science class.
Christopher Augustus
Introduction
GPS, vacuum cleaners, cordless drills, and smoke detectors
are all tools and products we use each day. However, we rarely
put thought into how these ideas came to be. Without our drive
to explore space, many of these products may have never
existed. In 1958, NASA was born in response to the space race
between the US and Russia. In their mission to discover more
about the universe beyond our atmosphere, they created many
products that are essential to our daily lives.
Technology of the Future
(1)
Kochis
& Christopher Edward
Technology We Use Everyday
• Black and Decker was contracted by NASA to create
cordless tools for moon exploration
• This research led to the modern cordless drill and vacuum
cleaner
(2)
Carney
Miscellaneous Objects
Smoke Detector
Water Filters
Life Shears
Athletic Shoe Soles
• Aptina sensors were originally used in miniature cameras
aboard spacecraft. They are now present in almost every
smart phone camera.
• Solar Sails are a potential means of propulsion for space
vessels. They reflect photons from the sun and propels the
sail forward.
Freeze Dried Products
Keyboard Mouse
Conclusion
GPS
• Dry Electrode Sensors are being studied by NASA to monitor
astronauts' health while in space. The advantage to this is no
gel or liquid is needed. The hope is that this technology can
be used in the future to monitor the health of athletes and
military personnel.
(1)
Department of Physics and Engineering
(2) Department of Safety Management
GPS Satellites
In 2020, the US spent $22.6 billion to meet NASA's budget.
While this is a very large amount of money, we all reap the
benefits of their research and investments. What we have
displayed here is only a small fraction of the products that
NASA has gifted us with. Without this organization, it is
impossible to tell how different our daily lives would be.
References
•
Memory foam was
designed to help
protect astronauts for
g-force
Radial Tires
https://www.nasa.gov/
https://www.thedrive.com/
https://www.usatoday.com/
This is a project in Dr. Mukherjee's Space Science class.
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