ScienceQuiet 35d · day 36
Researchers unveil plasma 'laundry gun' for cleaning astronaut clothing
A water-free plasma device is proposed to kill microbes on spacecraft garments, easing laundry constraints in orbit.
What to know
- A newly reported device uses plasma to clean astronaut clothing without water, targeting microbial buildup.
- The innovation responds to the long-standing problem that spacecraft lack laundry facilities, forcing astronauts to wear garments for extended periods.
- Coverage so far consists of brief science-news pickups with limited technical or sourcing detail.
Researchers Developers of the plasma laundry device
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