Thursday, June 18, 2015

Wildland Firefighters Could Benefit From NASA Technology

A video from NASA's Langley Research Center highlights flame-retardant material that could be valuable in firefighting.

The Verge reports that NASA has invested heavily in heat-resistant materials that protect spacecraft returning to Earth. Back on the ground, firefighters need as much protection as possible, especially with wildfires on the rise.

You can see the video from NASA below.