Solar panels - ISS needs a source of energy. Used for a renewable source of energy., Insulating materials - Mylar is used in space to protect the spacecraft from the sun's rays. Used today to insulate houses and as an emergency blanket. , Scratch proof glasses - Used to protect visors of spacesuits from damage., Water purification systems - On the ISS, all water has to be recycled. This technology has been adopted for the developing world where there is a lack of clean water to drink., Memory foam - Orginally developed for use in the seats of rockets. Now used as a more comfortable mattress design. , Teflon-coated fibreglass - NASA used this to make spacesuits as it is tough and durable. Used to put a roof on the Millennium Dome- the O2 in London., Battery Technology - ISS relies on this to work in the dark. Advanced technology is used for electric cars., Nike Air - Originally designed as a lining for astronaut helmets. Now used as a shock absorber in footwear., Cardiac pump - Developed from modeling fuel flow in rocket engines, Building shock absorbers - Were used to protect spacecraft and launch pad equipment,

Benefits of Space Exploration

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