AT HOME...Smoke Detector

Hopefully you've never been waked up in the middle of the night by a smoke detector. It would be bad enough in your home, but imagine having a fire on your space ship!

In the 1970's, NASA needed a smoke and fire detector for Skylab, America's first space station. Honeywell, Inc. developed the unit for NASA. Smoke detectors are now required by law to be placed in all new homes. They are credited with saving countless lives.

So, the next time you're awakened by a smoke alarm, remember, it could be worse. Try running outside a space ship in your pajamas!