Space Race Essay
The first landing on the moon was an incredible milestone for humans. It marked the end of the Space Race, the creation of advanced technologies, and the unification of the USA.
The start of the space race saw the Soviet Union take a giant head start over the United States of America with the successful launch of Sputnik, a Soviet Union satellite launched on October 4th, 1957. The Soviets also launched Sputnik 2, which contained a live passenger, but the passenger died due to the overheating of the cabin and Sputnik 2’s batteries died after only 6 days in space. The US attempted to catch up to the Soviet’s progress with the attempted launch on December 6, 1957, of the Vanguard. The Vanguard was a rocket built by a US Navy team that attempted …show more content…
One such thing is the CAT scanner; this cancer detecting technology used today was originally used to find imperfections in space components. The computer microchip, the modern microchips we use today in computers, tablets, and cell phones descended from the integrated circuits used in the Apollo Guidance Computer. The insulation used in the walls and roofs of our homes uses reflective material that was used to protect spacecraft from radiation. Satellite television technology was originally used to fix errors in spacecraft signals. It also helped to reduce scrambled pictures and sound in satellite television signals. The 1st adjustable smoke detector, now used in 99% of homes in the US, was invented by NASA with sensitivity levels to prevent false alarms. “Moon boot” material was invented for spacesuits to improve shock absorption and provide superior stability. Durette, a chemically treated fabric commonly used in firefighter uniforms today was invented by the Monsanto Company to not burn. Solar Panels were developed from the technology from the Apollo lunar module program. Solar Panels today are used on the ISS, street lights, calculators, and even houses. Cordless tools like power drills and vacuum cleaners used today use technology that was actually designed to drill into the moon for samples. The ear thermometer, a camera-like lens used to detect infrared energy we call heat, was originally used to monitor the birth and death of stars. Freeze-dried food was invented for space travel because freeze-drying the food actually reduces the weight and increases the shelf life without sacrificing its nutritional value. Invisible braces that make teeth-straightening less embarrassing with the transparent ceramic brackets are made from spacecraft materials. The common computer and arcade gaming device, the joystick, was first
The start of the space race saw the Soviet Union take a giant head start over the United States of America with the successful launch of Sputnik, a Soviet Union satellite launched on October 4th, 1957. The Soviets also launched Sputnik 2, which contained a live passenger, but the passenger died due to the overheating of the cabin and Sputnik 2’s batteries died after only 6 days in space. The US attempted to catch up to the Soviet’s progress with the attempted launch on December 6, 1957, of the Vanguard. The Vanguard was a rocket built by a US Navy team that attempted …show more content…
One such thing is the CAT scanner; this cancer detecting technology used today was originally used to find imperfections in space components. The computer microchip, the modern microchips we use today in computers, tablets, and cell phones descended from the integrated circuits used in the Apollo Guidance Computer. The insulation used in the walls and roofs of our homes uses reflective material that was used to protect spacecraft from radiation. Satellite television technology was originally used to fix errors in spacecraft signals. It also helped to reduce scrambled pictures and sound in satellite television signals. The 1st adjustable smoke detector, now used in 99% of homes in the US, was invented by NASA with sensitivity levels to prevent false alarms. “Moon boot” material was invented for spacesuits to improve shock absorption and provide superior stability. Durette, a chemically treated fabric commonly used in firefighter uniforms today was invented by the Monsanto Company to not burn. Solar Panels were developed from the technology from the Apollo lunar module program. Solar Panels today are used on the ISS, street lights, calculators, and even houses. Cordless tools like power drills and vacuum cleaners used today use technology that was actually designed to drill into the moon for samples. The ear thermometer, a camera-like lens used to detect infrared energy we call heat, was originally used to monitor the birth and death of stars. Freeze-dried food was invented for space travel because freeze-drying the food actually reduces the weight and increases the shelf life without sacrificing its nutritional value. Invisible braces that make teeth-straightening less embarrassing with the transparent ceramic brackets are made from spacecraft materials. The common computer and arcade gaming device, the joystick, was first