Government did a wonderful job of getting us to the moon in less than a decade of time trying. Now, thanks to the space race, we all benefit from the satellites that revolve around the earth. Add these to the list Kidney dialysis machines
Computer-Aided Tomography (CAT) scan Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Freeze-dried food Cordless power tools & appliances Disposable diapers Rotary blood pump Fiber optics Satellite dish Bar codes Ear thermometer Fire-resistant fabrics Smoke detector Thermal gloves and boots
Corningware. Tempur foam. Teflon–actually all kinds of plastics. New techniques for machining and casting exotic metals like magnesium and titanium. Carbon fiber epoxy, and all kinds of composite materials. CNC machining. Microwave communications. All kinds of telemetry. Huge improvements in photovoltaics (solar cells to generate electricty). Solid lubricants. Solid state memory (RAM and ROM). Lasers. Robotics. Enormous advances in astronomy because of the Hubbell Space telescope. Zero-G research. ‘Stealth’ (radar absorbing) materials and technology. Vacuum research. Satellite photography that helps with everything from land development to monitoring changes in global climate.
And for those phonies who are gonna say it was faked why dont you go ask mythbusters.
