In a 1st, NASA's Perseverance rover makes breathable oxygen on Mars

Hirom, 9 months ago

As important, the oxygen is produced from locally-sourced CO2, not from water brought from elsewhere.

So it’s not limited by the rocket’s or craft’s carrying capacity.

1984, 9 months ago

Is there any evidence of this or is it just “NASA says” as usual?

Haatveit, 9 months ago

Seeing as it’s their river and they are operating it, not sure what exactly you want as evidence.

EmrysOfTheValley, 9 months ago

It is the purpose of the MOXIE unit, which they had proved a small amount from back in 2021. OG press release

Wrapping up of moxie Press release

GammaGames, 9 months ago

Start a fire!