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Spinoff story

Spinoff from a Moon Boot (Dynacoil)

A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.

About this technology

Overview

Three dimensional space" material used in the Apollo lunar suit has been encapsulated in a polyurethane foam carrier and forms the base of the Dynacoil Athletic shoe cushioning system. Kangaroos USA Inc. developed the system after a search by ARAC. The shoes lose almost none of their shock absorbing capabilities and have superior stability and motion control."