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Originally Posted by Yasa
NASA and the research they do has a huge benefit to society.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NASA_spin-off_technologies
There's a good list there that includes;
- LEDs
- Infrared thermometers
- Artificial limbs
- Aircraft anti-icing systems
- Improved radial tires
- Fire resistant reinforcement
- Improved firefighting equipment
- Tempered foam
- Baby food
- Cordless vacuums
- Water purification
- Solar energy harnessing
NASA is important to all things besides space. Even contributing to the advacements of the MRI, which is hugely important. The last thing the US needs is more budget cuts to NASA while the DoD keeps getting a raise. Their biggest threat, in my opinion, is suffering from a regression in science and tech research as well as education rather than military attacks. |
To be fair, military research has benefited civilian use as well.