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Health & Science2h 45m ago

Researchers used concentrated light to release water from lunar soil and convert it into breathable oxygen and rocket fuel.

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Who
Researchers
What
Researchers used concentrated light to release water from lunar soil and convert it into breathable oxygen and rocket fuel.
When
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:30:13 GMT · 2h 45m ago
Where
Moon ·
Why
To cut out the need to ship water from Earth for lunar missions.
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This development could significantly reduce the cost and complexity of future lunar missions by enabling in-situ resource utilization.

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