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International Space Station may be more polluted than most American homes

A study analyzing dust collected from the International Space Station (ISS) found higher levels of potentially harmful chemical contaminants compared to dust found in homes in the US and Western Europe.
The contaminants in ISS dust included flame retardants, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, polychlorinated biphenyls, and perfluoroalkyl substances, which are known to pose risks to human health.
The researchers suggest that careful material choices in spacecraft design and construction could help reduce the presence of these contaminants in future space stations and habitats.

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The Independent

Study reveals chemical contamination on International Space Station

Scientists analysed dust from air filters within the ISS and compared them to contaminants found in houses on Earth.

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hill

International Space Station may be more polluted than most American homes

Concentrations of toxic contaminants found in dust on the International Space Station (ISS) surpass those found in floor dust in many U.S. households, a new study has found. Levels of organic pollutants in dust samples from ISS air filters were higher than the median values found in U.S. and Western European homes, according to the…

4 months ago·Washington, United States

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Shropshire Star

Study reveals chemical contamination on International Space Station

Concentrations of potentially harmful chemicals in dust collected from the International Space Station (ISS) exceed those found in floor dust from many American and western European homes, new research reveals.

4 months ago·Ketley, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

Study reveals chemical contamination on International Space Station

Scientists analysed dust from air filters within the ISS and compared them to contaminants found in houses on Earth.

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Sky News UK

International Space Station is dangerously dusty, new research says

The International Space Station (ISS) first launched back in 1998, and several new hubs for astronauts to call their temporary home are hoping to launch by 2030.

4 months ago·United Kingdom

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Phys.org

Chemical contamination on International Space Station is out of this world, study shows

Concentrations of potentially harmful chemical compounds in dust collected from air filtration systems on the International Space Station (ISS) exceed those found in floor dust from many American homes, a new study reveals.

4 months ago·United Kingdom

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