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Funding NASA's spinoffs allows for the transfer of technology and knowledge developed for space exploration to benefit society through commercial applications, stimulating innovation and economic growth. It also helps to maximize the return on investment in NASA's research and development efforts by creating tangible advancements that can improve everyday life.
Some space technology spinoffs that can be used in a school include: water purification systems that are based on technology originally developed for space missions, 3D printing technology to create models and prototypes, and software applications to engage students in simulations and data analysis similar to those used by astronauts.
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Deep space exploration is a phrase used to describe the exploration of space that is not in the immediate vicinity. This typically well away from the planet Earth.
Examples of space technology spinoffs include memory foam, which was developed by NASA for spacecraft cushioning and is now used in mattresses and pillows; satellite imaging technology, which has been adapted for use in agriculture and natural disaster response; and water filtration systems, originally designed for space missions, now used in remote or disaster-stricken areas for clean water access.