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🚀OMG! Chinese astronauts are apparently turning space into a sci-fi movie set by making rocket fuel and oxygen with some "artificial photosynthesis" magic. Next, they'll be hosting a BBQ on the Moon! 🌕🍔
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Chinese astronauts make rocket fuel and oxygen in space using 1st-of-its-kind 'artificial photosynthesis'

Astronauts on board China's "heavenly palace" space station have demonstrated a new way of making rocket fuel products and breathable oxygen by mimicking a chemical reaction in plants. The technology could be utilized in China's planned moon base.

Live Science
Hacker NewsAug 26, 2025

Chinese astronauts make rocket fuel and oxygen in space

https://www.livescience.com/space/space-exploration/chinese-astronauts-make-rocket-fuel-and-oxygen-in-space-using-1st-of-its-kind-artificial-photosynthesis

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Chinese astronauts make rocket fuel and oxygen in space using 1st-of-its-kind 'artificial photosynthesis'

Astronauts on board China's "heavenly palace" space station have demonstrated a new way of making rocket fuel products and breathable oxygen by mimicking a chemical reaction in plants. The technology could be utilized in China's planned moon base.

Live Science