Mapping the Capabilities and Attributes of Solid Oxide Electrochemical Systems to Human Spaceflight Needs

Key performance parameters for many human spaceflight systems are different from the key performance parameters for their commercial counterparts. Commercial systems frequently prioritize manufacturing cost and operating cost, while human spaceflight systems frequently prioritize system safety, hazard elimination, and operation in a confined space. Recently, a series of new technology developments in the area of solid oxide electrochemistry has provided a new set of capabilities that are particularly well suited to the needs of human spaceflight. This paper will describe some of the key developments in the field of solid oxide electrochemistry, and map these capabilities to human spaceflight system needs.