But here are four more ways space tech is making the world better.
1. The DNA Medical Institute invented a device that instantly analyzes an astronaut’s blood.
It’s expected to be used in rural areas where access to hospitals and labs is difficult. It’s basically a tricorder.
2. Nissan is using NASA ergonomics standards its cars.
NASA’s research on neutral body posture has been incorporated in the 2013 Altima. So if you drive a Nissan, you’re basically an astronaut.
3. A solar-powered refrigerator was created by a former NASA engineer.
It’ll be used to keep vaccines and other temperature-sensitive medical supplies safe in rural or remote areas. Bring it, natural disasters (actually, don’t please).
4. Southwest Airlines is using a NASA data-mining algorithm to make its flights safer.
The algorithm is perfect for finding irregular flight data. Nothing to see here, though.
