We've all heard that technology developed for the space program has effected our lives. But ask ten people on the street what advancements in space technology have had the most impact on Earth-bound humans, and many will likely recall commercials for an orange-flavored breakfast drink. A few more may remember other commercials for ballpoint pens that can write upside down.
It seems doubtful this is what space scientists and pioneers had in mind for "commercial applications" of their inventions.
Still, you might be surprised to learn that you actually have seen commercials for more far-reaching space-based technologies. Or perhaps had the life of a loved-one saved by another spun-off space technology, or that you rely on yet others to plan your holiday trips and keep you comfortable and safe en route. You might have even received some of them as holiday gifts.
Some of them are:
-Satellite Radio: Inducted in 2002
-Video Image Stabilization And Registration (VISAR): Inducted in 2001
-DirecTV: Inducted in 2000
-DeBakey Blood Pump: Inducted in 1999 For heart patient who had heart failure
-Global Positioning System: Inducted in 1998
-Temper Foam: Inducted in 1998 for making soft filling for seats or others
-Advanced Communications Technology: Inducted in 1997
-Fire-Resistant Aircraft Seats: Inducted in 1996
-Excimer Laser Angioplasty System: Inducted in 1994 use for correcting vision
problems
-Liquid-Cooled Garments: Inducted in 1993
With Dr. Sheikh Muszaphar as the first Malaysian astronaut, I hope that Malaysia will be able to create new invention that will change the world as we know to day so that we will be recognize all around the world as the entrepreneurs of future technology.
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