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"Artificial Photosynthesis: A Solution for Oxygen on Mars and Sustainable Space Travel"

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Source: Interesting Engineering
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Artificial photosynthesis could be the solution to the limited oxygen supply for astronauts during space exploration, especially on long-duration missions like a one-way trip to Mars. Currently, most of the oxygen on the International Space Station is obtained through electrolysis, but the process is limited by the amount of water that can be carried. Artificial photosynthesis could provide a sustainable source of oxygen by using sunlight to convert carbon dioxide into oxygen.

Topics:sciencespace-technology#artificial-photosynthesis#electrolysis#mars#oxygen#space-exploration#space-technology
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  1. Artificial photosynthesis could help astronauts breathe on Mars  Interesting Engineering
  2. ESA - Artificial photosynthesis for real oxygen  European Space Agency
  3. Using photosynthesis for Martian occupation—while making space travel more sustainable  Phys.org
  4. If We Can Master Artificial Photosynthesis, We Can Thrive in Space  Universe Today
  5. Artificial photosynthesis: a new hope for astronauts?  Interesting Engineering

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