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Preparation for a WebCast Series

ISS: A Home in Microgravity

International Space Station

This guide will help you prepare for the February webcast

This month's webcast will be on how NASA recycles in space aboard the International Space Station. There will be a discussion about composting and gray water studies.

Jay is looking forward to answering your questions; however, he would encourage you to take a moment and do a little research on this topic. The more information you can gather the more fun you will have during this very unique and informative event.

Click on the links below to learn more about recycling in space


How will NASA convert inedible scraps of food and waste into useable or edible food. For more information on composting and other ways NASA recycles in space go to the links below. Why composting Resource Recovery Basic composting	Most of the water on the ISS is recycled. Find out interesting facts about why is it important to recycle in space by going to the links below. Water in Space Making A Splash in Space	How will studying plants in space benefit us here on earth? Learn how plants play a very important role in the future of NASA's long-duration space missions. Advanced Life Support

Missions to the International Space Station are short duration. Therefore, unwanted waste can be shuttled back to Earth, and food can be resupplied on the next mission. For information on how NASA plans on achieving long-duration missions to Mars go to the link below. Functions of a CELSS		If you would like to learn how to make your own bioreactor at home visit Building a Soda Bottle Bioreactor. If you have questions about your Soda Bottle Bioreactor post your questions in the forum that we have provided for you. Jay is looking forward to answering your questions through May 1st. Have fun! Enter Here