Space Exploration Spin-off Technologies Quiz

What was the name of the Greek god of light, music, and the sun after whom the NASA's moon landing project was named?

• A) Zeus

• B) Apollo

• D) Poseidon

• C) Hermes

Many technologies that make our lives on Earth more comfortable and convenient were developed from items created for the space program.

• True
• False

What process was adopted by NASA to keep food fresh for extended manned space flights?

• D) Vacuum sealing

• C) Dehydration

• B) Freeze-drying

• A) Canning

Technology developed for the boots worn on the moon is now applied to ______ for improved shock absorption.

• hats
• gloves
• footwear
• shirts

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Radar imaging that was developed for photographing the moon's surface led to the creation of what devices that are used in hospitals world-wide?

• Heat signature cameras

• Medical ultrasound devices
• CAT scan and MRI machines

• X-ray machines

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Lithium-ion batteries that were developed for the Apollo missions led to the creation of _____ power tools because traditional power tools could not be used due to cord restrictions.

• solar-powered
• corded
• cordless
• wind-powered

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Technology based on space shuttle fuel pumps has been successfully implanted into several people as a _____.

• heart pump

• artificial brain

• liver pump

• lung pump

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What developed from the material NASA designed in the 1970s to conform to the exact body weight and shape of astronauts?

• Latex foam
• Gel-infused foam
• Cotton padding
• Memory foam

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Which of the following is NOT a spin-off from the space program?

• Internet

• Dustbuster

• Golf-ball technology

• Self-inflating life raft

• Virtual Reality

What is the term for technologies developed for applications in space that have been modified for use in products to improve lives here on Earth?

• Space Spinoff

• Space Shuttle

• Space Probe

• Space Station

• Satellite