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NASA carbon-dioxide tech cuts brewery cylinder use 30%

NASA’s Martian carbon-capture system carbonated beer in Portland, reducing the brewery’s cylinder use by 30% and saving $5,000. This pilot validates the technology’s dual utility for life support and…

NASA’s Machines for Mars Make Beer Bubbly
NASA — 24 September 2026
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NASA’s carbon‑capture system, originally built for Martian habitats, was used to carbonate beer at a craft brewery in Portland, Oregon, on March 12. The membrane‑based technology extracts CO₂ from ambient air and injects it into the beer, producing a natural bubble profile. The pilot, run by NASA’s Advanced Technology Office and the brewery, cut the brewery’s CO₂ cylinder use by 30% and lowered costs by about $5,000.

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