Water recycling is paramount for space stations and long-duration missions − an environmental engineer explains how the ISS does it

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Water recycling is paramount for space stations and long-duration missions − an environmental engineer explains how the ISS does it

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Yes, astronauts have to drink water that used to be pee – but their urine is treated extensively, until it is safer to drink than some tap water on Earth.

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The original was posted on /r/space by /u/dem676 on 2025-08-03 23:58:02+00:00.

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