Global Positioning System (08:41)

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The space program propelled technological advancements. NASA initially created GPS to track satellites. Modern GPS measures where a device is on Earth by triangulating satellite location in relation to the device. (Credits)

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point System (08:54)

Astronauts chose their food prior to a mission. Food scientists initially invented lightweight food that was easy to digest in a tube; dehydrating food eliminated bacterial microbe growth. After botulism and broken glass harmed the public, the food industry adopted similar principles.

WildBook (07:25)

The Hubble Telescope looked at stars 13.4 billion lightyears away. NASA created the growth algorithm to help scientists measure distances between stars. Jason Holmberg used the pattern-matching algorithm to identify whale sharks and other critically endangered species.

Credit Records (06:58)

The Apollo Program required thousands of computers to make travel to the Moon possible. The Space Taskforce created the first automated checkout station and computer system. TRW, Inc. developed a credit checking system to prevent fraud using NASA technology.

Coronary Bypass (07:33)

Three doctors in Cedar Sinai hospital improved surgical techniques using cold laser technology after consulting with JPL Physics Group. NASA used Nimbus satellites to collect data in the ozone layer; an excimer laser used Ultraviolet waves to calculate the amount of ozone.

Wearable Medical Devices (07:58)

The average smartphone or watch can monitor steps, heart rate, and sleep amount. Currently, astronauts are only monitored during spacewalks. Paramedics implement NASA-developed telemetry technologies; technologies can help firefighters, hazardous waste workers, and patients in hospitals.

Credits: The Pulse of Tech (00:28)

Credits: The Pulse of Tech