This week, NASA revealed that the International Space Station’s Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) is recycling 98 percent of all water astronauts bring aboard the station…

  • @sregger
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    31 year ago

    But, given that’s the case, what do they do with the wastes? Is it shot out into space or brought back to earth?

    • @justsomeguy
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      91 year ago

      Ever experienced a raindrop on the back of your neck? Straight from the ISS.

    • Jajcus
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      31 year ago

      Most trash is burnt in atmosphere when the one-way supply ships are disposed (de-orbited in a controlled way). Some waste samples are probably brought down for examination.