In 1966, NASA developed an open-cell, polyurethane-silicon plastic material intended for astronaut seats, which would conform to their bodies during the intense forces of takeoffs and landings. This material, known as memory foam, evenly distributes weight and pressure to provide shock absorbency, returning to its original shape when not in use. By eliminating the need for customized seats, this innovation significantly improved astronaut comfort and safety. NASA made memory foam available to the public in the early 1980s, and today, it is primarily composed of polyurethane with additional additives to adjust viscosity and density for various applications. Memory foam is now widely used in products such as mattresses, helmet liners, and various other items.

Source: https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/memory-foam/

It was invented at 1973.

Why is it used in space?

It is used to navigate planets like earth.

How is it used in space?

It is used by special receivers connected to satellites out constellations.

Why is it used in earth?

It is used for precise location navigating.

How is it used in earth?

It is used by downloading an app from a mobile device.

Source:

Aerospace.org

NASA.gov

Gps.gov

Novatel.com

It was made in 1906.

How was it used in space?

It was made so astronauts can have a nutritious lightweight long lasting meal in space.

How is it used in earth?

It is used in earth as a seasonal snack for people to eat.

Source..

https://spinoff.nasa.gov/Spinoff2020/cg_2.html

Adam Osborn invented the Laptop.

When was it invented?

It was invented in 1981

Why was it invented?

To learn and work send Gmail and to carry it comfortably

How it was used in space.

It was used for sending photos and Gmails and videos

How it was used in Earth.

For using it like a iPad but a more comfortable way and having personal computers

Source:

https://www.thoughtco.com/history-of-laptop-computers-4066247

The first satellite was invented in 1957, invented by a rocket scientist called Sergei Kolorev with his astonishing team!

Why was it invented?

The satellite was invented for orbiting and navigating the earth to store information they find so they can return it back to Earth.

How is it used in space?

Satellites are used for exploring new discoveries and earth observation to store information like weather.

How is it used on earth?

It is used on earth by helping us daily to provide navigation for maps, checking the correct weather, and monitoring natural disasters such as wildfires.

Websites I used:

https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/satellite/en/

https://www.ucs.org/resources/what-are-satellites-used

Aerodynamic was first created in 1920s.

Why

They made it because it’s a field and reduce air resistance.

How was it use?

When it was used in space,rockets they lesser fuel and overcome gravitational pull that don’t waste fuel.

How was it use in earth?

It was use on Train, rocket, car, bird.

Source

Mercedes.benz.com

Raceteq.com

Ebsco.com

When was it invented?

Wireless headphones were invented in the early 1960.

Why were they invented?

Wireless headphones were invented to pilot comfort after many pilots switched to hand held microphones then since they were comfortable and they still worked.

How is it used in space?

In space Wireless headphones are used as communication devise as in there is practically no sound in space except in the space ship.

How is it used on earth?

On earth wireless headphones are a technology that help us listen to music and so others don’t hear whatever you are listening to.

Sources: NASA.gov/ Wikipedia.com

It was invented in the year 1997

How was it used in space?

It was used to capture pictures from space and the moon.

Why was is invented?

They were invented to enable instant and portable video sharing.

Who invented the camera phone?

Philippe Khan invented the camera phone.

How is it used on earth

Its used to share photos and take pictures with high quality.

Sources:

NASA.gov

Wikipedia.com

Technology: Artificial Limbs

When was it invented?: 476-1000 (Middle Ages).

Why it was invented?: To support people’s mobility, growth, and independence, allowing them to participate in daily activities and play.

How used in space?: To assist with mobility and strength in microgravity.

How used on Earth?: To help people who are missing an arm, hand, or leg to walk.

Websites:

-orthoticslimited.com

-weforum.org,

-medlineplus.gov

Godfrey Newbold Hounsfield.

When was Cat Scanners invented?:

1967.

Why was Cat Scanners İnvented?:

to overcome the limitations of conventional 2D X-rays by providing detailed, three-dimensional, cross-sectional images of the human body.

How is it used in space?:

to inspect structural components for flaws, analyze materials, and study moon/asteroid samples.

How is it used in Earth?:

high-resolution imaging of small geological samples (micro-CT) and, by analogy, large-scale imaging of Earth's interior (seismic tomography.)

When: NASA made the first space glasses in 1980s

Where: NASA made the first space glasses in Johnson Space Center

Who: Many people in NASA made the space glasses

How: NASA made the space glasses by engineers using special materials

NASA developed the purification system.

When?

NASA began to develop water purification since 1960s.

Why?

To get clean and safe water.

How it used in Earth?

It is used in swimming pools, hot water spas, cooling towers, decorative fountains, ponds, manufacturing processes, and evaporative water cooling towers.

How it used in space?

it was used to clean and recycle water for astronauts to drink in space.

It was made in 1971 by NASA with Boeing & GM.

Why was it invented

For Apollo program, engineers at nasa had to deal with extreme conditions: No atmosphere, Extreme temperatures, No repair options.

How was it used in space

NASA used the tires on the Lunar Roving Vehicle during the Apollo program to let astronauts drive on the Moon’s rough surface without the tires breaking.

How was it used on earth

NASA used the Lunar Roving Vehicle on Earth for testing and astronaut training in Moon-like areas (deserts and volcanic ash fields) to make sure it could drive on rough ground before going to the Moon.

Source: NASA.GOV

Who: It was first invented by NASA.

When: It was invented in 14 centuries, 1964.

Source: https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/emergency-blankets/

It was made in 1968

By Ivan Sutherland in America.

Why was it invented?

Vr was invented to create immersive experiences,

For astronauts and people to play or train with.

How is it used in space?

For training purposes

Mental health

And efficiency

How is it used in earth?

To create experiences for education and

Science also training

Sources

NASA.gov

vrs.org

Coursura.org

Sciencedirect.com

Godfrey Newbold Hounsfield.

When?:

CAT Scanners were invented in 1967.

Why?:

CAT Scanners were invented because to overcome the problem and difficulties of conventional X-rays.

How is it used in SPACE?:

Instead of bringing heavy scanners to space instead just bring CAT Scanners because it rotates within the scanner or the scanner which uses electronics which produces images without moving the parts apart.

How is it used in EARTH?:

CAT Scanners are used in space by helping scientist to see inside materials or objects without ripping them apart or breaking them. Also to help create 3D dimensional and detailed images using soil,fossils and rocks.

Sources are used:

https://www.bbc.com/

NASA.GOV