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Leigha How Space Exploration Helped The World

By Leigha11
  • Not sure if the day is correct.........The first artificial limb was made thanks to NASA

    Not sure if the day is correct.........The first artificial limb was made thanks to NASA

  • Freeze dried food

    Freeze dried food

    However, the credit of inventing freeze dried food goes to Nestle in late 1938 but it was NASA that implemented the drying method to feed military members as well as astronauts when they are on missions. After eliminating the moisture, the food is packed in a special moisture-proof packet so that it can remain fresh until it is opened.
  • Dialysis Machine

    Dialysis Machine

    Another exploration of NASA. The invention of dialysis machine in 1940 was something far superior to the healthy life of people across the world. Kidney dialysis machines were developed as a result of a NASA developed chemical process that could remove toxic waste from used dialysis fluid.

  • The Soviet Union Launched the first satelite, Sputnik, into space

  • The Soviet spacecraft Sputnik 2 was launched with a dog named Laika on board. Laika did not survive the voyage.

  • Safety Grooving

    Safety Grooving

    Carving a groove into concrete may not sound like much of an innovation, but it certainly keeps us safe on the roads. Also called safety grooving, this simple, yet lifesaving, process inserts long, shallow channels into pavement on runways and roads. These indention in the concrete divert excess water from the surface to reduce the amount of water between tires and the runway or road. This increases the friction between wheels and concrete, improving vehicle safety. Safety grooving was first exp
  • The Soviet craft Sputnik 5 was launched, carrying the dogs Strelka and Belka. They became the first living beings to survive a trip into space.

    The Soviet craft Sputnik 5 was launched, carrying the dogs Strelka and Belka. They became the first living beings to survive a trip into space.

  • Astronaut John Glenn became the first American in orbit.

  • Satellite Television

    Satellite Television

    Satellite television is television programming delivered by the means of communications satellite and received by an outdoor antenna, usually a parabolic reflector generally referred to as a satellite dish, and as far as household usage is concerned, a satellite receiver either in the form of an external set-top box or a satellite tuner module built into a TV set. Satellite TV tuners are also available as a card or a USB peripheral to be attached to a personal computer. In many areas of the worl

  • Apollo 13 was launched

  • Smoke Detector

    Smoke Detector

    One of the most important safety equipment for premises, smoke detector was invented by NASA for use in space. The first edition of this device was introduced to the Skylab in 1973. This was necessary to to the requirement of adjustable sensitivity for the space station. Many independent tests indicate that optical smoke detectors typically detect particulates (smoke) from hot, flaming fires approximately 30 seconds later than ionization smoke alarms.
  • The U.S. probe Pioneer 11 reached Saturn and began transmitting images.

    The U.S. probe Pioneer 11 reached Saturn and began transmitting images.

  • Second Space Shuttle, Challenger was launched

    Second Space Shuttle, Challenger was launched

  • The Ear Thermometer

    The Ear Thermometer

    he infrared ear thermometer was an invention, developed in 1984, that revolutionised medical diagnosis. The normal thermometer is difficult to read and doesn’t always give an accurate temperature. Also most people didn’t have the means or the will power to use a rectal thermometer. The infrared ear thermometer was, quick, accurate, cheap, easy to use and almost everybody has one.

  • Voyager 2 began transmitting images from Neptune.

  • Breast Cancer Screening was developed