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Astronomy and space

Spacesuit backpack allows astronauts to drink their own urine

13 Jul 2024 Michael Banks
Urine backpack
Making a splash: researchers at Cornell University have created a backpack that astronauts can use to convert their urine into drinkable water (Courtesy: Karen Morales)
When a space-walking astronaut needs to relieve themselves they often have to do so in adult-style n

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