NASA to achieve urine-water recycling technology
NASA has developed a system that can convert and recycle urine known as ‘pee’ and other wastewater into drinking water with an efficiency of 98%. This is a significant improvement over previous systems, which could only recover about 90% of the water.
The new system is based on a process called vacuum distillation. This process uses heat to evaporate the water from the wastewater, and then the water vapor is condensed back into liquid form. The condensed water is then purified and made safe to drink.
The development of this new system is a major milestone for NASA’s Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS). The ECLSS is responsible for providing astronauts with the air, water, and other resources they need to survive in space.
The new water recycling system will be a critical component of future long-term space missions. It will also be valuable for disaster survival situations, where access to clean water is often limited.
The development of this new system is a testament to the ingenuity and dedication of NASA’s engineers. It is a major step forward in the agency’s efforts to make space travel more sustainable and affordable.
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