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Space Tech is an exciting series full of surprising discoveries about the earth-bound applications of space- age science. From Global Positioning Systems that have revolutionized navigation on Earth to robotic prosthetics, life saving technologies and mind-bending experiments in Virtual Reality, this series reveals the unexpected benefits to mankind from our adventures in space.

Airbags

From Mars to cars, airbag technology designed to safely deliver the rover to the surface of the red planet is now being deployed to safely deliver us to our more earthbound destinations.

Crowded Runways

A new system designed by NASA engineers helps the world’s commercial airline fleet land safer.

Firefighters

A look at how space technology makes firefighting back on earth a safer occupation.

Flight Simulators

Flight Simulators originally designed for space flight training are now re-tooled for low-cost training in many industries.

IMAX

Xenon bulbs light the runway for the space shuttle as well as project the images from space onto IMAX screens across America.

Kuwait Oil Spill

Satellites measure the devastation caused by the oil fire in Kuwait.

Malaria

Imaging from satellites and U2 spy planes enables researchers to identify and control the spread of mosquito colonies that cause a disease that claims the life of one million people a year.

Mine the Moon

Is the moon the answer to earth’s energy crisis? Researchers are experimenting with ways to mine the moon for Helium3.

Ocean Mapping

Much of the earth’s oceans remain a mystery. But by “backing away to take a closer look” scientists are answering some of the questions about what is “down there”.

Rainforest

The European Space Agency is using satellite surveillance to map the world’s rainforests. No easy task considering the almost permanent cloud coverage.