"Dune-Inspired Spacesuit Recycles Urine for Astronauts"
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Scientists at Cornell University are developing a real-world version of the 'stillsuit' from Frank Herbert's Dune to help astronauts manage waste and recycle water during space missions. The new system uses a vacuum pump and filtration backpack to purify urine and provide drinkable water, aiming to improve hygiene and comfort compared to current space diapers. The technology is set to be tested in simulated microgravity before potential real-world application.
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- New spacesuit is 'Dune'-inspired and could recycle urine into water USA TODAY
- Astronauts Can Drink More Recycled Pee Than Ever, and You Can Still Catch the Plague Scientific American
- Scientists design spacesuit that can turn urine into drinking water The Guardian
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