2024 will mark 55 years since humans first landed on the moon. This monumental event in history changed not only what we think humans are capable of but also how we use technology. To this day, we are still reaping the technological benefits of that fateful mission.
Here are 3 ways the moon landing changed technology forever:
1.It changed the way we think about computers
Back when computers were still a new technology, people were creating bigger and bigger computers. For the moon landing, astronauts needed a guidance computer small enough to fit in a rocket but capable of guiding the rocket from Earth to the Moon. Since then, computers have been getting smaller and smaller to where they now fit into our pockets as smartphones, yet capable of so much more than the big computers of the past.
2. It changed how we get information
The moon landing led to the development of more advanced satellite networks. These satellite networks enabled global communications and real-time information systems such as the internet, revolutionizing the way we connect and share information.
3.It changed the way we navigate
Satellites aren’t just used for the internet, they are also used for navigation purposes. Initially created for tracking and guiding spacecraft, they are now used to guide people on earth. With more accurate satellites, the GPS (Global Positioning System) can pinpoint your location anywhere in the world.
Today, we take these technologies for granted. Without the moon landing, the digital world we live in today would look very different. Next time you look at the moon, take a moment to appreciate the technologies we enjoy today.
