Moon water findings are a game-changer


	Moon water findings are a game-changer

aklimento

9-24-2009 6:12 PM

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water on moon, iss, lunar outposts, urine collection, space exploration

aklimento says:

If they collecting urine on ISS... this is huge leap in space exploration. Outpost on the Moon becoming a reality.

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9-25-2009 2:37 AM

lollipop10

How did i miss that announcement?!!

9-25-2009 11:26 AM

aklimento

Have no idea, dear...

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