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Design of supporting systems for life in outer space : a design perspective on space missions near Earth and beyond

Annalisa Dominoni, Author | Singapore : Springer | Research for development | 2021

This book is a rich source of information on design research and solutions for the support and development of space missions. International experiences and researches are presented in order to cast light on the role of space design in improving [...]

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Design of supporting systems for life in outer space : a design perspective on space missions near Earth and beyond

Annalisa Dominoni, Author | Singapore : Springer | Research for development | 2021

This book is a rich source of information on design research and solutions for the support and development of space missions. International experiences and researches are presented in order to cast light on the role of space design in improving [...]

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Manned spacecraft technologies

Hong Yang, Author | Singapore : Springer | Space Science and Technologies | 2021

This book offers essential information on China's human spacecraft technologies, reviewing their evolution from theoretical and engineering perspectives. It discusses topics such as the design of manned spaceships, cargo spacecraft, space labora[...]

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Conceptual design of a medical grade oxygen delivery system for space mission and its market analysis

Tasmia Tahmid, Author | Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2020

The International Space Station (ISS) Health Maintenance System (HMS) provides life support to ensure the safety of astronauts including the delivery of medical grade oxygen during planned and emergency operations. NASA flight rules suggest that[...]

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Manufacturing for exploration

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2019

This report discusses on the potential of ISM (In-Space Manufacturing) as a solution to enable a self-sustaining space habitat without re-supply requirements. The report is split into two sections. The first section of the report uses the Intern[...]

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Testing of subsystems for the Orion crew survival system suit

Anders Cavallini, Author | Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2017

Two projects were performed. The first was to design and build a full-sized mock-up of seat three in the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle (MPCV). This project was to determine if the purposed length of the OCSS umbilical bundles (OUB) were adequ[...]

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Refinements to the methods for developing spacecraft exposure guidelines

Washington : The National Academies Press | 2016

Human spaceflight is inherently risky, with numerous potential hazards posed at each phase of a mission. Potential health risks during spaceflights include short-term health consequences from being in microgravity, as well as long-term health co[...]

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Star ark : a living, self-sustaining spaceship

Rachel Armstrong, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2016

As space ventures have become more numerous, leading scientists and theorists have offered ways of building a living habitat in a hostile environment, taking an 'ecosystems' view of space colonization. The contributors to this volume take a rad[...]

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Star ark : a living, self-sustaining spaceship

Rachel Armstrong, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2016

As space ventures have become more numerous, leading scientists and theorists have offered ways of building a living habitat in a hostile environment, taking an 'ecosystems' view of space colonization. The contributors to this volume take a rad[...]

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Biological life support systems for future spaceflight missions

Brian Ramos, Author | Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2015

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LEO/Orbital suit analysis and design

Aurélien Cheveau, Author | Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2015

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Modular water purification system

Andrew Gleich, Author | Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2015

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NASA Space Flight Human-System Standard : Volume 2 Human factors, habitability, and environmental health

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA STD | 2015

The scope of this Standard is restricted to human space flight missions and includes all crew activities in all phases of the life cycle (design, development, test, operations, maintenance), both inside and outside the spacecraft in space and on[...]

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NASA Human Integration Design Handbook (HIDH)

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2014

This report provides guidance for the crew health, habitability, environment, and human factors design of all NASA human space flight programs and projects. The two primary uses for the handbook are to (i) Help requirement writers prepare contra[...]

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NASA Space Flight Human System Standard : volume 1 Crew health

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA STD | 2014

Volume 1, “Crew Health” covers the requirements needed to support astronaut health (e.g., medical care, nutrition, sleep, and exercise)

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Concordia : living on white Mars

[S.l.] : European Space Agency | 2013

Concordia is the only permanent European station operated inland Antarctica. The European Space Agency uses Concordia as a laboratory for fundamental research for human missions to the Moon or Mars, investigating things such as coping with stres[...]

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Colonization: a permanent habitat for the colonization of Mars

Matthew Hender, Author | Australia : University of Adelaide, School of Mechanical Engineering | 2010

"The information contained in this thesis explores the viability of the development of a habitat for the human habitation of Mars using current technology supplemented with limited additional research, primarily in the fields of sustainable, sel[...]

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Access Mars : accessing cave capabilities establishing specific solutions

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2009

After initial steps on the Moon, our next challenge is to explore the solar system. Mars shows potential for both scientific discovery and future human settlement [...]. Currently proposed Mars missions have identified a number of challenges suc[...]

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The ingredients for life in earth and in space

European Space Agency | [S.l.] : ESA | 2008

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Tourists in space : a practical guide

Erik Seedhouse, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2008

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Tourists in space : a practical guide

Erik Seedhouse, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2008

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Life support and habitation and planetary protection workshop : final report

John A. Hogan, Editor | [S.l.] : NASA | 2005

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Workshop on advanced system integration and control for life support (ASICLS) : final report. Held at Monterey Plaza Hotel, 26-28 August, 2003, Monterey, CA.

NASA, Exploration systems Mission Division ; Life Support & Habitation Program. | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2005

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Advanced life support baseline values and assumptions document

Anthony Handford, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CR | 2004

The Advanced Life Support (ALS) Baseline Values and Assumptions Document (BVAD) provides analysts and modelers as well as other ALS researchers with a common set of initial values and assumptions called a baseline.

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Walking in space

David J. Shayler | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in astronomy and space sciences | 2004

In this book, David Shayler explores the development of space walking techniques and support hardware. The author draws upon original documentation, personal interviews and official post flight reports revealing the very personal experience of e[...]

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Water recycling systems for the Antarctic Concordia station

Bruce Battrick, Editor | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA BR | 2004

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To create space on earth : the space environment simulation laboratory and Project Apollo

Lori C. Walters ; NASA, Johnson Space Center | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CR | 2003

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HUMEX : a study on the survivability and adaptation of humans to long-duration exploratory missions

R.A. Harris, Editor | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA SP | 2003

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Rapport de mission MDRS 7

2003

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Isolation : NASA experiments in closed-environment living : advanced human life support enclosed system final report

Helen W. Lane, Editor ; Richard L. Sauer, Editor ; American Astronautical Society, Editor ; Daniel L. Feeback, Editor | [S.l.] : American Astronautical Society | AAS science and technology series | 2002

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