NASA came up with an interesting demand

Colgate-Palmolive, the company behind many personal care products, will seek to develop new technologies for NASA, which the agency wants for its astronauts.

NASA and Colgate-Palmolive have agreed to keep astronauts clean in space. According to the statement made by the US-based personal care products company, the cooperation is planned to explore innovative ideas for the development of oral health, skin health and personal care products. It is aimed to protect the health of astronauts before, during and after long-term missions.

NASA came up with an interesting demand

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Colgate-Palmolive reported that they want to work on products that require less water and packaging that is resistant to space travel. The company will also do some tests on the International Space Station (ISS). Colgate Chief Technology Officer Stephan Habif spoke about the agreement reached with NASA: "I am excited to see how understanding the unique circumstances of space travel can provide effective ideas and solutions for a healthier future for all people."

As part of the deal, former astronaut Cady Coleman also joined Colgate-Palmolive as a consultant. The 61-year-old astronaut used the following statements: The ISS is our testing ground for future missions to the Moon and Mars. This provides an important opportunity to learn how to optimize crew health and performance in microgravity.