NASA Tests Mobile Wastewater Recycling System for Space Missions

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Published: 2026-06-02
Category: science
Source: NASA
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NASA is evaluating a new mobile wastewater treatment system, developed at Kennedy Space Center, at the University of North Dakota. This technology aims to transform crew wastewater into reusable resources, which is vital for supporting long-duration human missions to the Moon and Mars. The system will undergo testing within an analog habitat to simulate the unique conditions and operational demands of planetary surfaces.

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