Did you know that the seat belt invention has ties to New Mexico’s history? Colonel John Paul Stapp, known as the “fastest man on Earth,” conducted groundbreaking experiments at Holloman Air Force Base in the 1950s. His courageous work led to the development of the modern seat belt, saving countless lives! Check out our latest video on the New Mexico Museum of Space History’s page to learn more about this life-saving invention and its incredible origins!
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