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Spinoff story
Liquid Cooling Technology Increases Exercise Efficiency
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
About this technology
Overview
To keep astronauts_ airtight spacesuits from becoming hot and humid, Ames Research Center developed liquid cooling garments that were integrated into each suit_s long underwear. Vasper Systems, in San Jose, California, is using the technology in its liquid-cooled compression cuffs, which help people exercise more efficiently by concentrating lactic acid in their muscles.