November 2016
Moon or Mars - NASA’s next logical step?
... generators will be essential for energy and astronauts will need long duration habitation modules which include life-support systems, radiation safety, protection from the environment, and medical facilities. In contrast, the ISS is Earth-reliant...
February 2020
Surviving bacteria in space
... clogging, which can result in the technical failure of life support systems such as water recycling units, radiators or even ...decontamination before venturing too far – to a point where support and rescue operations from Earth will not be possible....
15 June 2022
NASA counts on ESA cooperation for lunar exploration
... European Service Module is the powerhouse of the Orion spacecraft, providing our astronauts with in-space manoeuvring capabilities, life support and power that will safely transport our astronauts to the Moon and back home to Earth,” he said...
February 2020
Europe’s role in space standardisation
...trade between countries, create new markets, cut compliance costs and support the development of a Single European Market. ROOM talks to... the Moon; the module will deliver propulsion and life support for four astronauts aboard the Orion crew module. ...
October 2015
How to 3D-print a habitat on Mars
..., such as assured structural integrity as well as the ability to house essential functionality such as the Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) modules and environmental sealing of the habitat. The back-shell from the Entry, Descent...
February 2016
A Moon of Their Own
... Electroencephalogram being performed on crew commander Elena Luchitskaya Luna-2015 began with a preparatory stage during which life support systems of the ground-based simulation complex were tested, followed by two sets of centrifuge rides and the...
