So I was very interested in NASA inventions and what I found out was pretty sweet, since the start of NASA they have had a division called spinoff in which they team up with other companies and scientist to develop new technologies.
Just a few things you use every day.
The scratch resistant lenses on your glasses
Invisaline Braces
Fluiddynamic Swimsuit, as used by Michael Phelps
"Spinoff is NASA's annual premier publication featuring successfully commercialized NASA technology. For more than 40 years, the NASA Innovative Partnerships Program has facilitated the transfer of NASA technology to the private sector, benefiting global competition and the economy. The resulting commercialization has contributed to the development of commercial products and services in the fields of health and medicine, industry, consumer goods, transportation, public safety, computer technology, and environmental resources. Since 1976, Spinoff has featured between 40 and 50 of these commercial products annually. Spinoff maintains a searchable database of every technology published since its inception. If you think you have the makings of a spinoff, please contact us through the contributor form."
Spinoff 2008
I think everyone should check this out, also if you want to read about other cool stuff NASA does check out:
Icing Research - Looks at on going icing conditions and research into how to overcome ice.
Cassani Mission - I have been following this mission since launch, check out some alien landscapes.
Let me know what you think.
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