10 Technologies You Never Knew Were Invented By NASA

The video explores ten technologies developed by NASA that have been adapted for everyday use. These include smartphone cameras, memory foam, scratch-resistant glasses, insulin pumps, water filters, landmine removal devices, FINDER technology for disaster response, 3D-printed food, space-age swimsuits, and firefighting equipment. Each innovation showcases NASA's impact beyond space exploration, improving safety, health, and convenience in various fields.

What was the primary goal of NASA's research that led to the development of CMOS sensors?

• To develop a new type of smartphone

• To create high-quality digital photography from a small camera

• To enhance space shuttle navigation systems

• To improve satellite communication

Which NASA invention is most commonly used in mattresses today?

• Memory foam

• Water purification cartridges

• CMOS sensors

• Scratch-resistant coating

What problem did NASA's scratch-resistant coating originally aim to solve?

• Increasing the lifespan of space suits

• Reducing the weight of spacecraft

• Enhancing the clarity of satellite images

• Improving the durability of space helmets

How does the insulin pump developed by NASA benefit users with diabetes?

• It enhances physical strength

• It eliminates the need for daily injections

• It provides a one-time cure for diabetes

• It monitors heart rate continuously

What is the primary use of NASA's water purification technology on Earth?

• To desalinate ocean water

• To provide clean drinking water in areas without access

• To purify industrial waste

• To enhance agricultural irrigation

What was the original purpose of NASA's FINDER technology?

• To detect life on alien planets

• To monitor astronaut health

• To improve satellite communication

• To enhance space shuttle navigation

Why was the LZR Racer swimsuit banned in 2010?

• It was uncomfortable for athletes

• It was too expensive

• It provided an unfair advantage

• It was not durable enough