Abstract
MELISSA is a regenerative life support system designed by the European Space Agency (ESA) for the production of oxygen, water and food during long-distance space exploration, like a lunar base or a mission to Mars. The system uses the combined activity of physical/chemical processes as well as different living organisms: microbial cultures in bioreactors, a plant compartment and a human crew. The article zooms in on the specific role of microbes for energy efficiency and life support in spaceflight and planetary station.
Details
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | We can change the weather : 100 cases of changeability |
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Place of Publication | Brussels, Belgium |
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Publisher | VUB - Vrije Universiteit Brussel |
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Pages | 26-27 |
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Edition | 1 |
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ISBN (Print) | 9789054876922 |
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Publication status | Published - 1 Aug 2010 |
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Name | CROSSTALKS book |
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Number | 4 |
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