04. How much water will be on board? How would we get more water? (NP) (A K2S Question)

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The Shuttle has several water tanks, from which we can get water for drinking, for re-hydrating our dried food, and for washing. Also, the Shuttle's fuel cells combine hydrogen and oxygen for the purpose of generating electricity. Fortunately, very clean water is a by-product of this reaction, and we can add this water to the supply we launch within our water tanks.

Answer provided by Charles Camarda, Ph.D. & Nicholas Patrick, Ph.D. & Dr. Jonathan B. Clark


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