NASA and Indy Cars
September 22, 2008
This NASA video segment describes how NASA-inspired technologies used in space are influencing the design of race cars. Go behind the scenes at the Miami Raceway to learn how Indy cars are designed based on airplane design. Down force is compared to lift. Learn how the Indy car racing suits and gear are similar to the spacesuits astronauts wear.
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Technology Internet, Space suit, Rebreathers, Human spaceflight, Business Finance, Space technology, National Aeronautics and Space Administration