Technology developed for space often makes its way back to planet Earth: NASA research has led to advances in prosthetics, firefighter gear, and even baby food. And now, the U.K. Space Agency is trying to bring some of its tech to the United Kingdom's National Health Service, the national healthcare system.
Last month, the Space Agency launched a competition to award seed money to designers who have an idea for using space technology in medical applications. The organization is planning to offer about $5.3 million (or 4 million pounds) to a maximum of four winning concepts.
