03. Is Velcro the only material invented because of space needs? What other inventions, products, and materials were invented to support our space needs and requirements? (A K2S Question)

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Traveling to space is very dangerous, so in general many things used in space were first used on Earth to reduce the problems. Space activities have produced only a few technologies, but what these activities have really done is inspire people to develop new technologies for a broad range of endeavors. For a list of "Inventions from Space," refer to NASA website: http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/en/kids/spinoffs2.shtml (See CDROM)

Answer provided by Bradley C. Edwards, Ph.D.


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