Slide 2 The Benefits of Space Exploration By: Austin Brewer
Slide 3 The benefits of space exploration affect the lives of every
American. There have been many advances in the medical field. Slide
4 Technology was used to create compact laboratory equipment for
hospitals and ambulances. Slide 5 Smaller devises were made to
quickly analyze blood and other tests. The smaller devises made the
tests available for ambulances. Slide 6 Advances in the Space
Shuttle fuel pump led to the development of the heart pump. It is
two inches long, one inch in diameter, and weighs less than four
ounces. Slide 7 Kidney dialysis machines were developed as a result
of a NASA-developed chemical process. Slide 8 Insulin pumps were
bases on technology used on the Mars Viking spacecraft. Slide 9
Infrared sensors were developed to measure the temperature of
distant stars and planets. This led to the development of the
hand-held thermometer. When it is placed inside the ear canal, the
thermometer provides an accurate reading in 2 seconds or less.
Slide 10 Lighter artificial limbs are made from foam insulation
used to protect the fuel tank. This makes the artificial limb
almost indestructible. Slide 11 Computer technology in space has
led to improvements in imaging -- MRI, CATScans, and ultrasound.
This has helped Doctors to better treat their patients. Slide 12
NASA needed something to protect satellites from getting nicked by
space debris. This led to scratch- resistant lenses for eyeglasses
and radiation blocking for sun glasses. Slide 13 Automatic blood
pressure cuffs were developed to help monitor blood pressure for
the astronauts. Today you can find the device just about anywhere
for an instant check of your blood pressure. Slide 14 Nitinol is
used to make wearing dental braces just a little easier. Nitinol is
a medical alloy that has the ability to spring back into shape.
Slide 15 Space based technology will continue to enrich a wide
range of medical improvements over the years. It can continue to
improve our quality of life by showing us new ways to treat our
sick and injured. Slide 16 Slide 17 Works Cited CNN-From pacemakers
to braces, the medical benefits of space exploration November 2,
1998 SPAACSE Benefits from space NASA spinoffs, Bringing space down
to earth Spacecoalition.com
