Here's a look at technology we have today because of space travel

the moon-landing completely changed the course of history in ways you probably don't even realize stephanie Whitfield shows us all the tech we have today because of space travel let's start with a brief history lesson in 1958 the Space Act passed it created NASA and stipulated that NASA's work should also help mankind in other words technologies used in space should be used here on earth too NASA calls them spin-offs and I bet there are more Apollo era products in your life today than you think

there's the obvious freeze-dried food but less obvious spin-off sir water filters and cordless vacuums it's incredible how many things have been developed from astronauts spacesuits alone I'm talking gas masks and fire resistant gear that firefighters wear all over the world runners these next two are for you athletic shoes today use insoles inspired by moon boots and you know those shiny thermal blankets handed out after big marathons that's one of NASA's two but one of the most visible spin-of

fs in Houston can be found at Texans home games spacesuit fabric was used to create a durable lightweight and strong building material it's what NRG stadiums retractable roof is made of so see it really did take rocket scientists to figure out some of the technologies we use every day I'm Stephanie wood field KHOU 11 News this Saturday at 7:00 we are going to take a look at all of the ways space travel changed our lives join us for one giant leap a special television event to mark the 50th anniv

ersary of the moon landing and we're gonna look forward to the future of space travel