China produced large quantities of water using the Moon’s soil

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>According to China’s state broadcaster *CCTV*, [via *Reuters*](https://www.reuters.com/science/chinese-scientists-use-lunar-soil-produce-water-state-media-reports-2024-08-22/), researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences discovered that minerals in the lunar soil contain large amounts of hydrogen. Heated to very high temperatures, the soil reacts to other elements. The chemical reaction produces water vapor that can then be collected.

>The scientists say they can produce about 51-76 kg (112 – 168 pounds) of water. That’s more than a hundred 500ml (17.6 ounces) bottles of water, and it might be enough to cover the daily drinking water consumption of 50 people.

>According to most recommendations, humans need to drink at least 2 liters (70.4 ounces) of water per day. It’s unclear whether one ton of lunar soil would be enough. We get water from food sources, but those would also need water for processing.

This sounds so cool! Let’s send an independent team up and confirm the method