Space Tug by Murray Leinster:
Science Fiction Inventions, Technology and Ideas

Fifties space yarn has some fascinating ideas for space flight and space technology. The story itself is fairly simple; you'll want to read this one for the gadgets and situations. Very well imagined by Leinster.

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Garbage Screen - chaff in space

Gravity-Simulator Harness - maintain muscle and bone in space

Inflatable Air Lock - very early reference

Magnetic-Soled Shoes - required for space walks

Pushpot

Space Flight Simulator

Space Wagon

Space Weakness

Spacecraft Ejection Seat

The Shed - sf predecessor to the VAB

Thigh Grips

Zero-G Cups

 

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