How NASA made snow skiing safer
Think NASA, and you’re likely to think about Mars rovers, lunar landings and space shuttles. But the National Aeronautics and Space Administration has not only sought to explore the worlds beyond our own atmosphere, it has also developed technologies that benefit our everyday lives here on Earth. From sensors that can detect bioterrorist attacks and robot arms that can perform surgical operations, to car tires that last longer, NASA has touched nearly every sector of science.
Perhaps one of the most surprising arenas in which the space program’s technology can be found is in sports — particularly downhill skiing. Keep reading as we explain how rocketing into space has made rocketing down the slopes safer and more enjoyable.
