Both oxygen and fuel may be produced using lunar soil.

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Both oxygen and fuel may be produced using lunar soil.

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Researchers claim that lunar soil has chemicals that can convert carbon dioxide into oxygen and energy. According to the researchers, the method requires just sunlight to produce a variety of essential commodities such as water, oxygen, and fuel, all of which may be used to support life on a moonbase.

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