Scientists solving problem of thirsty astronauts with recycled pee
A process purifies the urine to ensure it has become clean enough for drinking, with a claim it is purer than standard Earth-based tap water.
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A process purifies the urine to ensure it has become clean enough for drinking, with a claim it is purer than standard Earth-based tap water.
Human space travel may well be exciting, but anyone that does it has to accept that consuming water from recycled urine will be part of the mission.
Nasa has made a breakthrough by recycling 98% of the water used by the crew on the International Space Station (ISS).
NASA said it was able to recycle about 98 per cent urine and sweat from astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) into drinking water -- an advance that can help it in upcoming missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond.
Scientists found a way to recover 98 percent of all water brought aboard by the space station's crew.