New Spacesuit Recycles Urine into Drinking Water for Astronauts
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Researchers propose a new in-suit water recovery system for EVA suits that filters urine into potable water using a dual forward osmosis-reverse osmosis system, potentially improving astronaut hydration and comfort during long spacewalks.
Topics:science#astronaut-health#eva-suits#space-technology#spacewalks#urine-filtration#water-recovery
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