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NASA's Space Water Recycling System

NASA's Space Water Recycling System is an advanced filtration process that captures and purifies water from astronauts’ urine, sweat, and cabin moisture. Using a combination of filters, chemical treatments, and distillation, it removes contaminants to produce clean, safe drinking water. This system allows long-duration missions by recycling water on board the spacecraft or space station, reducing the need for resupply from Earth. It ensures a sustainable water supply so astronauts can focus on their missions, maintaining health and hygiene in the challenging environment of space.