NASA's Groundbreaking Success: 98% of Astronauts' Bodily Fluids Recycled into Drinkable Water

NASA has announced that astronauts aboard the International Space Station are drinking water that is 98% recovered from urine, breath, and sweat. This achievement is made possible by the space station's Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS), which can turn collected wastewater into potable water. The system's Urine Processor Assembly (UPA) plays a crucial role in reclaiming water from urine. The resulting water is filtered and considered even cleaner than what we drink on Earth. This technology is important for future deep space missions, as it reduces the need to transport water and oxygen, allowing for more scientific payloads.