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Was the NASA tempur material originally used for a NASA mission?

Yes, the NASA temperature-sensitive material, also known as memory foam, was originally developed by NASA in the 1970s to improve seat cushioning and crash protection for astronauts during space missions.


Why NASA was named NASA?

Originally the National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA) was called NACA, The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics which was founded in 1915 and in 1958 was dissolved and all its personnel and assets were transferred to the newly formed NASA.btw- NACA was pronounced as letters not as an acronym like NASA


Is a joystick controllers invented for NASA?

Yes, the joystick was invented for NASA. It was originally used in aircraft for pilot control, and later adapted for use in spacecraft to control movements in 3D space. NASA continues to use joysticks in various control systems for their spacecraft and robotics.


Why were ferrofluids originally developed?

Ferrofluids were originally developed and classified in the 1960s by Stephen Pappell at NASA as a method for controlling fluids in space. NASA initially used them as rotating shaft seals in satellites and are now being used to serve the same purpose in a variety of machines.http://mimp.materials.cmu.edu/hst/Projects/2005/2005bill/Introduction.htm


When was the The NASA Docking System built?

The NASA Docking System has not been built yet, however the idea for a Docking system has been around since 1996 when the project was originally known as Advanced Docking Berthing System.


When was memory foam originally developed?

Memory foam or visco-elastic foam was originally developed by NASA in the mid to late 1960's. However, it was not available to the public until the early 1980's.


When did the NASA Kennedy Space Center open?

The NASA Kennedy Space Center officially opened on July 1, 1962. It was originally known as the Launch Operations Center and was later renamed in honor of President John F. Kennedy.


When was the first space telescope built by NASA place into orbit?

The Hubble telescope was the first telescope built by NASA and placed into orbit. The original launch for the telescope was delayed because of the disaster seen by the Challenger.


What are some NASA inventions?

Some notable NASA inventions include memory foam (originally developed to improve crash protection for airplane occupants), scratch-resistant lenses used in eyeglasses, and water purification technology used in remote areas. Additionally, NASA has also contributed to advancements in satellite technology, digital image sensors, and robotics.


What is the possessive form of NASA?

The possessive form of the acronym NASA is NASA's.


What did NASA got in Mars?

What did nasa got in mars?" What did nasa got in mars?"


Is the NASA on of the cabinet departments?

No. There is not a cabinet position for NASA.