"Artificial Photosynthesis: A Solution for Oxygen on Mars and Sustainable Space Travel"
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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:science#artificial-photosynthesis#electrolysis#mars#oxygen#space-exploration#space-technology
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