An entire chapter is dedicated to the ISS life support system. Why? Well, for one thing, this spacecraft has been permanently crewed for more than two decades now, which means its life support system has been thoroughly and extensively tested. Over the years, life support engineers have gathered a wealth of data about the myriad subsystems and assemblies that comprise the orbiting outpost’s life support system. Some subsystems, such as the oxygen generator assembly, have worked reliably, while others, such as the carbon dioxide removal assembly, have required extensive and intensive maintenance.

    In addition to providing life support engineers with valuable data, the ISS has served as a vital test platform for the development of new technologies that will be required to close the system. Closure of the system is necessary if astronauts are ever to have a chance of venturing to Mars. Before reading this chapter, you should be advised that there are many, many acronyms, almost all of which you will be required to know since none of these are spelled out in any exam!


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    Title :

    International Space Station Life Support System


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    Publication date :

    2020-09-05


    Size :

    29 pages




    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English