Did you know Memory Foam was invented by NASA?!

Gunners & Ali - Ali's Random Facts

Thursday, 10 April 2025 - 2 minutes

Yep, back in the 1960s, those brilliant space brains were working on making aircraft seats safer and more comfortable for astronauts. Imagine blasting off into space and still having a cozy cushion to catch you. That’s memory foam in action!

Memory Foam is used today in a lot of pillows and mattresses!! 

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A hand pressing on foam, and the imprint left in the foam
Source: NASA Facebook/FortyWinksMandurah

 

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