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Spinoff story
Better Data for Bodies in Motion
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
About this technology
Overview
To discover why astronauts returning to Earth frequently experience head and neck injuries, Johnson Space Center awarded Diversified Technical Systems of Seal Beach, California, SBIR contracts to miniaturize an acceleration data recorder. It’s now used in safety testing for parachute drops, cars, drones, and more.