Page 5 of Nasa inventions that rock our everyday world - Hang gliders

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NASA inventions that rock our everyday world

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Hang gliders

Back in 1957 NASA tested wings for its Gemini space capsules which would eventually become hang gliders as we know them. The easy construction, the capability of slow flight and a gentle landing was sought after.