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What is the primary focus of NASA's studies?
What is the primary focus of NASA's studies?
- Only the solar system and beyond
- The Earth, Sun, solar system, and beyond (correct)
- Planets in the solar system excluding Earth
- Only the Earth and the Sun
What is the term used to describe products that apply NASA technology originally developed for space exploration?
What is the term used to describe products that apply NASA technology originally developed for space exploration?
- Spaceoffs
- Technooffs
- Spinoffs (correct)
- Spinups
What was the original purpose of NASA's silver ion technology in the 1960's?
What was the original purpose of NASA's silver ion technology in the 1960's?
- To remove bacteria from space stations
- To purify water for drinking on Earth
- To create water filtering systems for homes
- To clean and soften water for astronauts (correct)
What benefit do water filtration systems inspired by NASA technology provide?
What benefit do water filtration systems inspired by NASA technology provide?
What is the primary source of power expected for future Mars missions?
What is the primary source of power expected for future Mars missions?
Why did NASA investigate the use of wind turbines for Mars missions?
Why did NASA investigate the use of wind turbines for Mars missions?
What was the original purpose of the extra tough wind turbines designed by NASA?
What was the original purpose of the extra tough wind turbines designed by NASA?
What is a common use of the fire-resistant fabric developed by NASA?
What is a common use of the fire-resistant fabric developed by NASA?
What was the original purpose of the lightweight, sturdy breathing system developed by NASA?
What was the original purpose of the lightweight, sturdy breathing system developed by NASA?
What is a common use of the image sensor developed by NASA?
What is a common use of the image sensor developed by NASA?
What is the purpose of the NASA-designed filter used in snow goggles?
What is the purpose of the NASA-designed filter used in snow goggles?
Why is it difficult for skiers to distinguish colors on the slopes?
Why is it difficult for skiers to distinguish colors on the slopes?
