NASA's Space Technology on Earth

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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?

Spaceoffs

Technooffs

Spinoffs (correct)

Spinups

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?

Purify and soften water to be gentler on skin and remove foul tastes and odors Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of power expected for future Mars missions?

Solar panels Signup and view all the answers

Why did NASA investigate the use of wind turbines for Mars missions?

To provide power during times when the Sun isn't shining Signup and view all the answers

What was the original purpose of the extra tough wind turbines designed by NASA?

To withstand extreme weather on Mars Signup and view all the answers

What is a common use of the fire-resistant fabric developed by NASA?

In firefighters' protective gear Signup and view all the answers

What was the original purpose of the lightweight, sturdy breathing system developed by NASA?

For astronauts Signup and view all the answers

What is a common use of the image sensor developed by NASA?

In digital cameras Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the NASA-designed filter used in snow goggles?

To block blue light Signup and view all the answers

Why is it difficult for skiers to distinguish colors on the slopes?

Due to the blue light waves in sunlight Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary focus of NASA's studies?

What is the term used to describe products that apply NASA technology originally developed for space exploration?

What was the original purpose of NASA's silver ion technology in the 1960's?

What benefit do water filtration systems inspired by NASA technology provide?

What is the primary source of power expected for future 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 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 is a common use of the image sensor developed by NASA?

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?

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