10 Apollo-era technologies used today

The coolest technologies that the moon landing gave us -- that we still use today.

Flame-Resistant Clothing



Flame-resistant clothing: A fire on the Apollo launch pad (Apollo 1) that killed three astronauts led to the development of fire-resistant textiles for space suits and vehicles. Materials made from Polybenzimidazole (PBI) have since been used by firefighters, soldiers, and race-car drivers to help protect them from fire.

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