Uncover the incredible NASA inventions shaping your world! From artificial limbs to camera phones, explore the surprising ways space technology has transformed everyday living.
NASA's space-inspired artificial muscles paved the way for flexible, life-changing prosthetics.
Artificial Limbs
Thank NASA for that soft mattress! Discover how NASA's rubber foam invention led to the birth of memory foam.
Memory Foam
Foster Grant's astronaut helmet tech now shields your eyewear. Say goodbye to scratched lenses!
Scratch-Resistant Lens
NASA's flame-resistant textiles, initially for astronauts, now protect firefighters from extreme heat.
Firefighter’s Gear
Originally for star temps, NASA's tech now measures body heat and detects eardrum energy.
Ear Thermometer
Post-Apollo, NASA's CT scan tech for lunar photos is now a medical marvel in MRI and tomography.
CT Scans
NASA's '90s imaging system for space pics inspired camera phones and DSLR cameras. Say cheese!