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NASA will test how readings from an ultraviolet light and fluorescence detector measuring microbes in the International Space Station’s potable water compare with conventional methods

In an On-Orbit Status Report released last week, NASA shared a 350 ml water sample collected from the Potable Water Dispenser (PWD) aboard the International Space Station will be returned to the ground for analysis. Development of the On-board Monitoring System for Microorganisms in Potable Water on Manned Spacecraft (Micro Monitor) examines a high-performance, real-time…

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