China develops detergent-free washing machine for astronauts that uses mist, ozone
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Chinese scientists have developed a compact washing machine for astronauts that requires almost no water, addressing a major space challenge. The 12kg device uses an ultra-fine mist (just 400ml per cycle) and ozone generated by ultraviolet light to clean and disinfect clothes without detergent. This innovation could reduce clothing weight for space missions by 60%, making longer journeys to the moon or Mars more feasible.
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