Jan 21, 2025 07:08 PM
https://interestingengineering.com/space...ace-travel
EXCERPTS: For the first time, Chinese astronauts have reportedly demonstrated artificial photosynthesis technology in orbit. They have successfully conducted experiments that mimic photosynthesis, converting carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and rocket fuel ingredients.
This development is a major step towards long-term space exploration, as it demonstrates the potential for producing essential resources in space. The South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that the experiments were performed by the current Shenzhou-19 crew aboard the Tiangong space station.
[...] Chinese researchers initiated their investigation into “extraterrestrial artificial photosynthesis” in the year 2015. ... “This technology mimics the natural photosynthesis process of green plants through engineered physical and chemical methods, utilising carbon dioxide resources in confined spaces or extraterrestrial atmospheres to produce oxygen and carbon-based fuels,” China’s state broadcaster CCTV reported.
[...] Like the US, China also has an ambitious plan to land astronauts on the lunar surface before the year 2030. This mission will require significant technological advancements in all areas, including spacecraft design, propulsion systems, life support systems, and robotics... (MORE - missing details)
EXCERPTS: For the first time, Chinese astronauts have reportedly demonstrated artificial photosynthesis technology in orbit. They have successfully conducted experiments that mimic photosynthesis, converting carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and rocket fuel ingredients.
This development is a major step towards long-term space exploration, as it demonstrates the potential for producing essential resources in space. The South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that the experiments were performed by the current Shenzhou-19 crew aboard the Tiangong space station.
[...] Chinese researchers initiated their investigation into “extraterrestrial artificial photosynthesis” in the year 2015. ... “This technology mimics the natural photosynthesis process of green plants through engineered physical and chemical methods, utilising carbon dioxide resources in confined spaces or extraterrestrial atmospheres to produce oxygen and carbon-based fuels,” China’s state broadcaster CCTV reported.
[...] Like the US, China also has an ambitious plan to land astronauts on the lunar surface before the year 2030. This mission will require significant technological advancements in all areas, including spacecraft design, propulsion systems, life support systems, and robotics... (MORE - missing details)