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Energy Efficient Microlith®-based Catalytic Reactor and Recuperator for Air Quality Control Applications
(47th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 2017-07-16)
Precision Combustion, Inc. (PCI) and NASA – Marshall (MSFC) have been developing, characterizing, and optimizing high temperature catalytic oxidizers (HTCO) based on PCI’s patented Microlith® technology to meet the ...
Development of a Thermal-Vacuum Chamber for testing in Small Satellites
(47th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 2017-07-16)
There is a strong trend in developing small satellite for different space missions (space science, communications, technology verification, earth observation, military applications, and others). For its correct development, ...
Thermal Hydraulic Test of ORION-MPCV ESM ATCS Demo Model
(47th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 2017-07-16)
The European Space Agency is in charge of providing NASA with the ESM (European Service Module) of the Orion MPCV (Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle) program, through an industrial consortium led by Airbus Defence and Space (ADS). ...
Lightweight, Durable PCM Heat Exchanger for Spacecraft Thermal Control
(47th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 2017-07-16)
We have built and demonstrated a proof-of-concept thermal storage system using an innovative design that enables very high thermal storage per unit mass. Thermal storage is a key technology for future spacecraft because ...
EVA Systems Technology Gaps and Priorities 2017
(47th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 2017-07-16)
Performance of Extra-Vehicular Activities (EVA) has been and will continue to be a critical capability for human space flight. Human exploration missions beyond LEO will require EVA capability for either contingency or ...
Duckweed: A Tiny Aquatic Plant with Enormous Potential for Bioregenerative Life Support Systems
(47th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 2017-07-16)
Self-sufficiency of space life support systems is crucial for long-duration exploration missions. NASA’s Technology Roadmap states that this will be achieved through resource recovery, system closure, high-reliability, ...
ExoMars 2020 LHPs: from the concept to the flight models
(47th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 2017-07-16)
Loop Heat Pipes (LHPs) have been selected as the cornerstone solution for the ExoMars 2020 Rover Module (RM) thermal control. The RM LHPs include the switch function provided by the Vapor Modulation concept, which guarantees ...
Comprehensive Measurement of Microbial Burden in Nutrient-Deprived Cleanrooms
(47th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 2017-07-16)
Spacecraft surfaces that are destined to land on potential life harboring celestial bodies are rigorously cleaned and monitored using the traditional NASA standard spore assay (NSA). This method specifically measures NSA ...
Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer, One Quarter Scale Prototype Thermal Testing
(47th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 2017-07-16)
The SPHEREx instrument has been proposed as a NASA Small Explorer (SMEX) mission designed to perform an all-sky near-infrared survey. The primary science objective of the SPHEREx instrument is the mapping and cataloging ...
Status of the Advanced Closed Loop System ACLS for Accommodation on the ISS
(47th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 2017-07-16)
The Advanced Closed-Loop System ACLS is a regenerative life support system for closed habitats. With regenerative processes the ACLS covers the life support functions of CO2 removal, Oxygen generation and CO2 Reprocessing. ...