The astronauts of the space shuttle Endeavor solved the problem that affected the operation of the new machine developed to recycle urine from the International Space Station (ISS).Endeavor space shuttle to be launched today
The crew changed the way it is mounted in a centrifuge processor urine. After the changes made Sunday and Monday, held three tests successfully. So you do not need to bring the machine back to Earth.
The crew of Endeavor obtained samples of drinking water to be tested on Earth. In February, the astronauts of the space shuttle Discovery, which is to visit the ISS, also coletarão the water. This is to ensure the effectiveness of the system.
The machine of 250 million dollars, entitled "Water Recovery System" - System Recovery of Water, in Portuguese - is essential to double the capacity of accommodation from three to six "guests" on the ISS. It can produce up to 6.8 tonnes of drinking water every 12 months.
The crew changed the way it is mounted in a centrifuge processor urine. After the changes made Sunday and Monday, held three tests successfully. So you do not need to bring the machine back to Earth.
The crew of Endeavor obtained samples of drinking water to be tested on Earth. In February, the astronauts of the space shuttle Discovery, which is to visit the ISS, also coletarão the water. This is to ensure the effectiveness of the system.
The machine of 250 million dollars, entitled "Water Recovery System" - System Recovery of Water, in Portuguese - is essential to double the capacity of accommodation from three to six "guests" on the ISS. It can produce up to 6.8 tonnes of drinking water every 12 months.
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