Spinoffs: The Use Of Space Spinoffs

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There are many space spinoffs that are used in Earth and are now used in space in many ways. These space spinoffs can be used in many ways to help astronauts in space. Some of these space spinoffs can include materials used for braces, bicyclist helmet, fire-resistant clothing, ski goggles and many more.

These space spinoffs can economically and socially are important to astronauts in many ways. For example, the materials used in braces can help scientist create materials such as antennas for spaceships and shuttles. By the use of antennas scientist are able to communicate with the astronauts in space. Not only space spinoffs include material in braces but are also bicyclist helmets. The use of bicyclist helmets as a space spinoff are used

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