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fossilesque ( fossilesque@mander.xyz )  to Astronomy@mander.xyz · 3 years ago

NASA just recycled 98% of all astronaut pee and sweat on the ISS (engineers are thrilled)

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NASA just recycled 98% of all astronaut pee and sweat on the ISS (engineers are thrilled)

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fossilesque ( fossilesque@mander.xyz )  to Astronomy@mander.xyz · 3 years ago
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Yes, the achievement hinges on better recycling tech for astronaut pee.
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    How do you collect the sweat?

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      As sweat naturally leaves the body, it just becomes humidity in the air. You can then use something like a dehumidifier to soak it all up.

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