Many of us may not be aware of healthcare spinoffs that come about as a byproduct of space exploration. Here’s how healthcare applications on earth that are secondary to space exploration, developed. Prosthetic limbs and orthoses improved, using space shuttle foam‑insulation and composite-material know‑how for lighter, better‑fitting components. While the debate about funding space research continues, there is no doubt that investment in space exploration has contributed to better life on earth in a number of ways, particularly in healthcare. For emerging economies in particular, techniques and applications produced by space research can go a long way towards better healthcare delivery and service.