Improvements in all of these areas were made possible as a result of space exploration. The space program has done much more than allow humans to go to the moon or orbit the earth. The computers that allowed the space flights to take place were later adapted to allow people to use them personally. The materials used to protect the spacecraft from extreme heat AND cold have been adapted for use on earth. Also, the machines that are used to provide astronauts with air have been modified to allow fire fighters to breathe more easily when in an emergency.
