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Student’s Bacteria‑Powered Energy Device Selected by the United States Space Agency

A student from Madurai designed a system that generates electricity using bacteria.

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Student created a bacteria‑powered electricity generator.

Selected by the United States' space agency for Mars testing.

Offers a sustainable power source for planetary missions.

Highlights the potential of bio‑technology in space travel.

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The United States' National Aeronautics and Space Administration chose the design for testing on a Mars mission.

If successful, the technology could supply sustainable power for equipment on the red planet.

The project demonstrates innovative use of biological processes for space exploration.

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7 words

bacteria

tiny living organisms that can produce energy

electricity

energy that powers lights, machines, and devices

sustainable

able to continue for a long time without running out

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

the United States agency that sends rockets and studies space

Mars

the fourth planet from the Sun, known as the red planet

Madurai

a city located in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu

technology

the use of scientific knowledge to create tools and devices

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