| RUNNING SHOES “A process known as "blow rubber molding" used in
producing helmets was applied to create hollow athletic shoe soles designed to
be filled with shock-absorbing materials. Following the establishment of this
new molding process, a former NASA engineer named Frank Rudy pitched an idea
for a suitable shock absorber to the Nike Corporation. Rudy's concept used a
pad made of interconnected air cells placed under the heel and forefoot to
cushion the blow. Sound familiar? With Rudy's pitch, Nike Air was born.
“-Charlie Plain, NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center.Today running shoes are a very popular kind of
shoe due to their comfort and athletic improvements. The
popularity of these shoes has helped business in the US.
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COMPUTERS
While computers were not invented for the purpose of space exploration, NASA greatly improved on
the computers of the day. Shortly after
they were invented, engineers at NASA worked to speed up their development to
help them win the space race. Here on Earth, we
now use computers for almost everything. From looking at videos to playing
games. When NASA was creating supercomputers, it lead to companies like Apple
and Microsoft making smaller, faster computers for all of mankind.
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