Analysis of Performance Degradation of Silica Gels After Extended Use Onboard the ISS

Abstract: The teardown of two flight desiccant beds from the Carbon Dioxide Removal Assembly (CDRA) revealed…

The Role of System Compatibility and Cabin Environmental Impact Assessment in Environmental Control and Life Support System Design and Flight Operations

Abstract: Contamination of a crewed spacecraft's cabin environment leading to ECLS system functional capability and operational…

Upgrades to the International Space Station Water Processor Assembly [STUB]

Abstract: The International Space Station Water Processor Assembly provides contaminant control and deionization to the Water…

Radiation Transport and Shielding Challenges at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center

Abstract: Several unique radiation transport and shielding challenges for various spacecraft and ground test facilities have…

Inductive Pulsed Plasma Thruster Development Testing at NASA-MSFC

Abstract: The inductive pulsed plasma thruster (IPPT) is an electromagnetic plasma accelerator that has been identified…

Co-Adsorption of Carbon Dioxide on Zeolite 13X in the Presence of Preloaded Water

Abstract: Environmental Control and Life Support requires highly effective CO2 removal systems. The current system onboard…

Trajectory Design Leveraging Low-Thrust, Multi-Body Equilibria and Their Manifolds

Abstract: A key challenge in low-thrust trajectory design is generating preliminary solutions that simultaneously specify the…

Bioreduction of Solid Rocket Motors for Planetary Protetion

Abstract: Solid rocket propulsion systems have been used for in-space applications including planetary exploration missions for…

Microbial Monitoring and the Risk of Infectious Disease Aboard the International Space Station

Abstract: The International Space Station (ISS) is a semi-closed habitat in low Earth orbit with environmental…

NASA’s Path Toward Technology Development in Cryogenic Fluid Management

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