The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has been an existence for more than fifty years and achieved great feats in the space exploration field. NASA has put Americans on the moon and has future plans for a establishing a camp on the moon that will be a base for Mars exploration. Aerospace achievement has greatly overshadowed some of NASAs technological advancements that are used by everyday people. You may have a NASA pioneered item in your very own home.
Shoe soles: A comfortable and forgiving shoe sole was installed in the space boots of NASA astronauts in the late 60s to make moon walking easier on the body. The design was utilized by sportswear companies and integrated into wide scale athletic shoe production.
Memory foam: NASA invented this shock-absorbing material to serve as seat cushions on space crafts. The material has since been used for the memory foam mattress topper and has become exceedingly popular in the bedding industry.
Invisible braces: The see-through braces mold is constructed from the same material that NASA used as antennae guards on missile trackers. The translucent teeth straightening system is one of the most successful dental products on the market today.
Cordless tools: Invented in the 1960s cordless drills were first used on the Apollo missions. Black and Decker worked with NASA to find a way to maximize battery life and in doing so, made cords unnecessary in space travel. Black and Decker took the design to public markets and everyday tools a few years after the Apollo mission.
Joystick: Gamers everywhere embraced the joystick when it came out due to its realistic feel during gameplay. The computer gaming control was invented by NASA as a means to control the first ever Lunar Rover.