Crewed missions beyond low Earth orbit into deep space could last up to three years and may require IV fluid for crew health.
However, current IV fluid shelf On every crewed mission, NASA packs pouches of a potentially life-saving liquid in its cargo, known as IV (or intravenous) fluid.
A simple mix of sodium chloride and purified water, it can treat up to 30% of medical conditions in flight, resolving things like dehydration, burns, and more.
