November 2018
Being human in space
... leader Angelo Vermeulen. “As part of that, we are looking at the kind of regenerative life-support system pioneered by the ESA-led MELiSSA (Micro-Ecological Life Support System Alternative) programme.” Space generation Many people only know space...
May 2022
Design architecture for 3D printing a lunar habitat
...considerations will need to facilitate parallel construction of an inner sealed shell which will accommodate a bio-regenerative life-support system (BLSS), a closed artificial ecosystem to provide a sustainable basic atmosphere, food and water supply...
December 2014
Asteroid Redirect Mission: preparing for Mars in deep space
... suit are being tested to assess multi-use of this suit. Advancements in a portable life-support system (a backpack-like suit attachment containing life-support elements) are being evaluated as well. NASA is prototyping and testing suit upgrades...
June 2015
Innovation at escape velocity: from NASA’s Apollo to SpaceX
... exploration and development. Two of these, the availability and processing of water for propellant, but also for life support, and energy needs (obtaining, storing, managing, and transmitting energy or power) have direct relevance to many problems...
August 2016
Commercial space development spurs trend for public-private collaboration
...Moon and beyond, there will be a need for resources for life support and to operate in space. It will become desirable to construct ... for their nations to reap the benefits from supporting companies that are generating new technologies, access to...
May 2019
Cold comfort for astronauts
.... For example, metabolic needs, including food, water and air, are sustained by the Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS). Habitats and spacesuits provide protection against extreme environments. Safety needs are addressed through...
