Space Tech: A Cornucopia of Miracles

We owe much of our modern world to advancements that stem from research and development in the space industry.

Three CubeSats, mini satellites not much larger than a hand, leave the ISS in June 2019. CubeSats enable affordable analysis and experimentation for smaller companies and educational institutions. © NASA

There are a few precious commodities when it comes to living and working in space: air, water, food, and energy. While several processes invented for treating consumables aboard spacecraft and stations have found their…