"MOXIE: Historic Oxygen Generation on Mars Paves Way for Colonization"

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NASA's MOXIE (Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization) device, created by MIT scientists, has successfully produced enough breathable air on Mars to sustain a small dog. Over a two-year experiment, MOXIE generated 122 grams of oxygen, exceeding NASA's expectations. The device works by separating oxygen atoms from carbon dioxide molecules in Mars' atmosphere. This breakthrough paves the way for future human exploration and the potential use of Mars' resources for survival. NASA plans to develop a larger version of MOXIE, known as MOXIE 2.0, capable of liquefying and storing the produced oxygen.
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