2. Black & Decker Cordless tools

Recruited by NASA in 1971, Black & Decker constructed cordless, battery-powered instruments that allowed Apollo astronauts to collect lunar samples more easily during risky space walks. Thanks to that, we can all vacuum in those hard to reach corners.

Jupiterimages Unlimited Posted on Aug 03, 2009 @ 10:19

13 Mainstream Products Originally Invented for Space Travel

2. Black & Decker Cordless tools Recruited by NASA in 1971, Black & Decker constructed cordless, battery-powered instruments that allowed Apollo astronauts to collect lunar samples more easily during risky space walks. Thanks to that, we can all vacuum in those hard to reach corners.

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