141. Breathing on Mars: MOXIE's Astounding Success

The Next Byte Podcast · 26 Sept 2023 · 21m

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Hosts Daniel and Forbode discuss the successful results of MOXIE (Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment), a NASA JPL and MIT-led project that generated oxygen from the Martian atmosphere. The experiment, attached to the Perseverance Rover, exceeded its targets by producing 12 grams of oxygen per hour with 98% purity, utilizing solid oxide electrolyzer cells (SOECs) developed by startup Oxion Energy. The hosts highlight how this proof-of-concept validates the feasibility of producing rocket fuel and breathable air on Mars, paving the way for future human exploration and return missions.

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Companies: NASA JPL, Mouser Electronics, Oxion Energy, MIT, Caltech
Products: MOXIE, Perseverance Rover

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141. Breathing on Mars: MOXIE's Astounding Success

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