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Re:Chang'e 6 lunar sample return mission returns with sample... by mcculley on Tuesday June 25, 2024 @02:51PM (#40792074)
The nuclear plant nearest to me uses sea water, which is put back into the ocean.
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Re:Chang'e 6 lunar sample return mission returns with sample... by gus_massa on Wednesday June 26, 2024 @08:26AM (#40799187)
Interesting. I had to look for more details. I found this link https://nuclear.duke-energy.com/2013/11/13/why-don-t-all-nuc...

Oversimplifiying: All new plnats have cooling towers, so the water they return to the environment is not too hot.

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