In an unprecedented breakthrough, researchers have developed a technique to produce artificial oxygen and fuel in space, opening doors to a future where interstellar travel and cosmic cookouts may become a reality.

China's Tiangong space station has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by successfully producing both oxygen and ethylene—a key rocket fuel component—through artificial photosynthesis. This innovative process, operating under ambient conditions, efficiently converts carbon dioxide and water into vital resources, significantly enhancing the feasibility of long-term extraterrestrial missions. ([english.scio.gov.cn](https://english.scio.gov.cn/chinavoices/2025-01/21/content_117677115.html?utm_source=openai))