Researchers explore oyster-based water filtration for future space missions
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Elizabeth Howell
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Engineers at Harrisburg University and Monolith Space are researching the use of oysters and other "biogenerative" life support systems — living organisms that provide food, water recycling, and air regeneration — for future long-duration space missions. The concept leverages oysters' natural water filtration abilities as a potential component of closed-loop life support systems for astronauts, drawing inspiration from nature to solve the challenges of sustainable space travel.
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· 3 pulledOysters and other forms of 'biogenerative' life support systems, which use living beings for food, water recycling and air regeneration, are under study at Pennsylvania's Harrisburg University with Monolith Space.
Engineers looking for safe water and recycled air for astronauts should look no further than nature, according to one team of researchers.
New research suggests oysters 'provide natural water filtration', suggesting a possible use during long-duration missions.
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