How Astronauts Make Oxygen in Space from Their Bodies
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Sending 1 lb of cargo into space costs about $10, 000! So how do space agencies afford to send supplies like oxygen, water, and food to their astronauts? Before they found a more efficient solution, theyd pack all the water into space with them in their rockets. The water took up a lot of room that couldve otherwise been used for other supplies. That, and the added weight wasted fuel. So short answer: nope, it doesnt go with the crew from the get-go.
That means they deliver it, right? Thatd be too riskyand expensive! Theres no 100% guarantee that something bad wont happen to the cargo ship at launch or on the way to the International Space Station. If the cargo doesnt get to the station, then the next delivery will have to wait a very long time. Thats not an option since its dangerous for the astronauts. Ok, so lets break it down item by item Date: 2022-04-19
