NASA Recycles Astronaut Sweat and Urine into Drinkable Water on ISS
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NASA's Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) on the International Space Station is recycling 98% of all water astronauts bring onboard, including urine and sweat, into drinkable water. The system uses advanced dehumidifiers to capture moisture and a Urine Processor Assembly to recover what astronauts pee with the help of vacuum distillation. The system will be critical for future missions beyond Earth's orbit, reducing the amount of water and oxygen that needs to be shipped up and allowing the crew to focus on their mission.
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