It all began at Nasa …

By Ida Emilie Steinmark and Adam Boxer2019-05-02T15:19:00

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Is it rocket science?

Since the first moon landing in 1969, Nasa technologies have been used to create everything from super-speed swimsuits to transparent braces. But not every repurposing of space tech has resulted in progress for people on Earth. This article looks at some of the technologies associated with NASA and provides links to chemistry lessons for 14–16 year olds.

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