Chinese Scientists Develop Method to Extract Water from Lunar Soil

Breakthrough could support future lunar bases by producing essential water from Moon's surface

Researchers used lunar soil samples from China's Chang'e-5 mission to develop the water extraction method.
The process involves heating lunar soil to produce water vapor, which is then collected.
One ton of lunar soil can generate between 51 and 76 kilograms of water, enough for 50 people per day.
This method could also produce hydrogen and oxygen for fuel and breathable air.
The discovery is crucial for China's plans to establish a permanent lunar base by 2035.