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NASA tests composters for space

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For long term missions, composters may be an integral part of a life support system that provides edible food crops, extracts nutrients from plant biomass and removes contaminants from the recycling stream.

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Atkinson, C.. 1997-03-01. NASA tests composters for space. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20040089476

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