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Scientists unveil prototype spacesuit system that recycles urine as drinking water | CNN

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Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. CNN — A marvel of the sci-fi film franchise “Dune” is the survival gear worn by the desert-dwelling Fremen — “stillsuits” that recycle all bodily fluids into drinking water. Now, such technology appears to be … Read more

The ISS has a problem with the urine pump. The launch of Boeing’s Starliner astronaut will wash this away.

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A space capsule atop a rocket ship rests against a launch tower.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is ready for its long-awaited first crewed launch. That launch, which will begin the Crew Flight Test (CFT) mission to the International Space Station (ISS), is scheduled for 12:25 p.m. EDT (1625 GMT) on Saturday (June 1) from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station here , atop a … Read more