NASA's MOXIE Completes Mars Mission

Recently, in a significant achievement, NASA's MOXIE (Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilisation Experiment) has accomplished its mission by generating oxygen on Mars.

  • MOXIE has successfully produced oxygen for the 16th time aboard NASA's Perseverance rover.
  • This microwave-oven-sized device was designed to convert Martian CO2 into oxygen, with potential applications for future human missions to Mars.
  • Since its landing in 2021, MOXIE has exceeded expectations, generating a total of 122 grams of oxygen, surpassing NASA's original goals.
  • The produced oxygen boasts a purity of 98% or higher, suitable for both breathing and rocket propellant purposes.
  • MOXIE operates by using an ....
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