Our World: Recycling on the International Space Station

Join engineers at NASA and astronauts on board the International Space Station to learn about the importance of recycling. Find out how NASA is solving the challenge of giving astronauts water to use without wasting any with the new Water Recovery System.

Background Information

Grades K through 5

• NASA International Space Station Environmental Control and Life Support System
• NASA Science Water on the Space Station

Grades K through 8

• NASA New Brine Processor Increases Water Recycling on the International Space Station
• NASA Pancopia
• NASA Recycling Water on Space Station
• NASA Water Recycling

Activities

Grades K through 5

• NASA NASA Engineering Design Challenge: Walter Filtration Challenge

Grades K through 8

• NASA Advanced NASA Technology Supports Water Purification Efforts Worldwide

• NASA JPL Water Filtration Challenge
• NASA Cleaning Water Activity
• NASA Waste Limitation Management and Recycling Design Challenge