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For release: 10/08/04
Satellite release #: 04-267
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NASA working to improve and recycle "space water" for astronauts' long stays in space
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Water takes up a lot of room on board spacecraft. It is one of the most crucial provisions astronauts need to live and work in space..
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Until the Space Shuttle returns to flight, the Russian Progress Module is transporting water to the International Space Station. The Station crew is carefully conserving water.
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NASA is developing clean water recycling systems to provide adequate "space water" supplies for extended durations to make sure astronauts have clean drinking and bathing water for their missions.
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The solution calls for recycling and treating waste water, sweat, urine and condensation.
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NASA is looking at solutions for biological treatments of waste water for longer duration flights.
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All of the systems will be tested together to meet NASA's exploration timeline.
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Talk to an expert about the clean water projects and their role in the Vision for Space Exploration.
| Who: |
Bob Bagdigian
Project Manager, Regenerative Environmental
Control & Life Support Systems
Marshall Space Flight Center |
| Satellite coordinates: |
AMC-6, Transponder 9C,
72 degrees west longitude,
Frequency: 3880 MHz, Audio: 6.8 MHz |
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Jack Robertson (256) 544-1517 OR
Camille Sevier (256) 544-2188
Story Information:
Steve Roy, Media Relations
(256) 544-0034
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