AquiSense Technologies, the world leader in ultraviolet (UV) LED water disinfection systems, is proud to announce that the company’s UV-C LED technology has been successfully integrated into NASA’s Potable Water Dispenser aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and has been operational since August 2023. This marks a major advancement in space-based water disinfection capabilities and underscores the vital role of advanced water treatment technologies in supporting life beyond Earth.
The Potable Water Dispenser (PWD), designed by Leidos and equipped with AquiSense Technologies’ PearlAqua Micro point-of-use UV-C LED disinfection system, was launched into space aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Designed to provide safe and clean drinking water for astronauts on the ISS, this innovative system represents a successful collaboration between AquiSense Technologies and Leidos, a global leader in aerospace and defense solutions.