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UK Funds Naicker Scientific's Lunar Water Purification Breakthrough

3/31/2025

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In January 2024, the UK Space Agency granted Naicker Scientific £150,000 to develop their innovative SonoChem system, capable of purifying water from lunar soil. By harnessing microwaves and ultrasound, this groundbreaking technology extracts clean water from frozen lunar regolith, paving the way for future lunar missions and securing a vital resource for astronauts.

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In January 2024, the UK Space Agency granted Naicker Scientific £150,000 to develop their innovative SonoChem system, capable of purifying water from lunar soil. By harnessing microwaves and ultrasound, this groundbreaking technology extracts clean water from frozen lunar regolith, paving the way for future lunar missions and securing a vital resource for astronauts.