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Extravehicular activities limitations study : physiological limitations to extravehicular activity in space

Paul A. Furr | [S.l.] : NASA | 1988

Advanced EVA systems study results

Paul S. Bailey ; Bruce C. Conger | [S.l.] : NASA | 1989

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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Applied space systems engineering

Wiley J. Larson, Editor | New York : McGraw-Hill | Space technology series | 2009

Architecture and vision : from Pyramids to Spacecraft

Arturo Vittori ; Andreas Vogler | [S.l.] : Architecture and Vision | 2009

The astronaut's cookbook : tales, recipes, and more

Charles T Bourland ; Gregory L Vogt | New York, NY : Springer | 2010

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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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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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[...]

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

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 [...]

Designing for human presence in space : an introduction to environmental control and life support systems

Paul O. Wieland, Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA RP | 1994

Human exploration and utilization of space requires habitats to provide appropriate conditions for working and living. These conditions are provided by environmental control and life support systems (ECLSS) that ensure appropriate atmosphere com[...]

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Destination Moon : future living and working spaces

Sandra Hauplik-Meusburger, Author ; San-Hwan Lu, Author | Vienna (Austria) : Vienna University of Technology; Institute of Architecture and Design; Department for Building Construction and Design | 2012

This booklet introduces all presented projects done by the Master 2012 students of the Architecure program and show their vision of a future research base on the Moon.

The energetic particle radiation hazard en route to and at Mars

Susan M. P. McKenna-Lawlor, Editor | Paris (France) : International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) | 2016

We understand today that the potential health hazard posed to crews in deep space due to energetic particle radiation is a matter of even greater complexity than was recognized in earlier times. Scientists, Engineers and Biologists worldwide are[...]

EVA gloves : history, status, and recommendations for future NASA research

[S.l.] : NASA | 1990

Extreme architecture

Ruth Slavid | [S.l.] : Laurence King Publishing | 2009

Extreme Architecture showcases 45 recent buildings designed for challenging environments, giving valuable insights into the extremes of architectural thinking. Futhermore, in an increasingly unstable world, some of the lessons they teach about [...]

Far beyond the moon : a history of life-support systems in the space age /

David P. D. Munns, Author ; KLarin Nickelsen, Author | Pittsburgh, Pa. : University of Pittsburgh Press | Intersections: histories of environment, science, and technology in the anthropocene | 2021

"From the beginning of the space age, scientists and engineers have worked on systems to help humans survive for the astounding 28,500 days (78 years) needed to reach another planet. They've imagined and tried to create a little piece of Earth i[...]

From footprints to blueprints : development of the Moon, and private enterprise

Michael Ross | [S.l.] : AuthorHouse | 2005

Galina Balashova : architect of the soviet space programme

Philipp Meuser, Author | Germany : DOM Publishers | 2015

This publication on the work of the Russian architect Galina Balashova presents a unique collection of designs for Soviet cosmonautics. These include plans and design drawings for both Soyuz capsules and space stations such as Salyut and Mir. Ba[...]

Guidance on radiation received in space activities : recommendations of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. (United States), Issuing body | Bethesda (MD, United States) : National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements | NCRP report | 1989

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Habitability in space: design for microgravity

Silvia D. Ferraris, Author | Rome : Aracne | 2005

The hazards of space travel : a tourist's guide

Neil F. Comins | [S.l.] : Villard | 2007

The physicist and astronomer Neil F. Comins, has written a hands-on guide to outer space for potentil tourists and armchair travelers. Bringing to life the hard science are the fictional log entries of Mack Richardson, an imaginary astronaut fro[...]

The human factors of color in environmental design : a critical review

Barbara Krysa Wise ; James A. Wise | Seattle : University of Washington Press | 1987

Extravehicular activities limitations study : establishment of physiological and performance criteria for EVA gloves

John M. O'Hara ; Michael Briganti | [S.l.] : NASA | 1988

Incorporation of privacy elements in space station design : final report: May 20, 1988

Albert A. Harrison ; Barrett Caldwell ; Nancy J. Struthers | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CR | 1988

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Information needed to make radiation protection recommendations for space missions beyond low-earth orbit

National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. (United States), Author | Bethesda (MD, United States) : National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements | NCRP report | 2006

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Innovative hand exoskeleton design for extravehicular activities in space

Pierluigi Freni, Author | New York, NY : Springer | SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology | 2014

Environmental conditions and pressurized spacesuits expose astronauts to problems of fatigue during lengthy extravehicular activities, with adverse impacts especially on the dexterity, force and endurance of the hands and arms. A state-of-the-a[...]

International Symposium on Europe in Space--the Manned Space System : 25-29 April 1988, Strasbourg, France

Valerie David, Editor ; Norman Longdon, Editor | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA SP | 1988

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

Le guide des combinaisons spatiales et du vol habité

Jean-François Pellerin, Author ; Jean-Jacques Favier, Author | [S.l.] : Tessier & Ashpool | 2006

Life support systems for humans in space

Erik Seedhouse, Author | Cham : Springer | 2020

Life support systems are an integral part of crewed spacecraft designs and habitation systems. This textbook introduces the LSS capabilities that sustain humans who live and work in space, and it is written at a level appropriate for both underg[...]

Lunar outfitters : making the apollo space suit /

Bill Ayrey, Author | [S.l.] : University Press of Florida | 2021

Lunar Outfitters' chronicles the history of the Apollo space suit and how it was developed and produced. It focuses on the employees of ILC Industries, the maker of these lunar suits, and highlights the first engineer who saw the need for such a[...]

Man-systems integration standards : Volume 1. Standards

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA STD | 1995

This document contains human-systems integration design considerations, design requirements, and example design solutions for development of manned space systems. This is a NASA-level standards document which is applicable to all manned space pr[...]

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Man-systems integration standards : Volume 2. Appendices

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA STD | 1995

Volume 2 provides an extensive amount of background information for users of NASA-STD-3000.

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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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MASH : deployable emergency shelter on Mars

Sandra Hauplik-Meusburger, Author ; Polina Petrova, Author | Vienna (Austria) : Vienna University of Technology; Institute of Architecture and Design; Department for Building Construction and Design | 2012/2013

This booklet introduces all presented projects done by the Master 2012 students of the Architecure program and show their vision of a emergency shelters design concept

Microbiology on space station Freedom : report of a panel discussion held at the lunar and planetary institute Houston, Texas, November 6-8 1989

NASA, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CP | 1991

Nanotechnology : applications in aerospace : the future of space exploration

Pelin Berik | [S.l.] : VDM Verlag Dr. Müller | 2008

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's analog missions : paving the way for space exploration

John Olson, Author ; Douglas Craig, Author ; National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Langley research center., Author | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2011

To help prepare for the real-life challenges of space exploration, NASA relies on Earth-based missions that emphasize multiple elements as similar, or analogous, to space. These are called analog missions. This report profiles six analog mission[...]

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NASA's management and development of spacesuits

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2017

"In this audit, we examined NASA’s efforts to maintain its existing spacesuits and its plans for and progress in developing its next-generation spacesuits. To complete this work, we interviewed Agency and other relevant officials; analyzed cost,[...]

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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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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 systems engineering handbook

National Aeronautics and Space Administration., Issuing body | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2007

"This handbook is intended to provide general guidance and information on systems engineering that will be useful to the NASA community. It provides a generic description of Systems Engineering (SE) as it should be applied throughout NASA.....

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NASA systems engineering handbook

National Aeronautics and Space Administration., Issuing body | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2016

The update of this handbook continues the methodology of the previous revision: a top-down compatibility with higher level Agency policy and a bottom-up infusion of guidance from the NASA practitioners in the field. This approach provides the op[...]

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Nutrition in spaceflight and weightlessness models

Helen W. Lane, Editor ; Dale A. Schoeller, Editor | [S.l.] : Lewis Publishers | Modern nutrition | 2000

Radiation and the International Space Station (ISS) : recommendations to reduce risks

Committee on Solar and Space Physics ; Committee on Solar-Terrestrial Research ; Space Studies Board ; Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate ; Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications ; Commission on Geosciences, Environment, and Resources ; National Research Council (U.S.) | [S.l.] : National Academy Press | 2000

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Radiation protection studies of international space station extravehicular activity space suits

Francis A. Cucinotta, Editor | [S.l.] : NASA | 2003

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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Self-deployable Habitat for Extreme Environments (SHEE) : Europe's first transportable space analogue habitat, executive summary

SHEE Consortium, Author | Vienna (Austria) : LIQUIFER Systems Group | 2016

The Self-Deployable Habitat for Extreme Environments (SHEE) is a transportable habitat testbed demonstrating technology for human habitation in hostile environments both on Earth and in space.

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Seminaire systemes ecologiques artificiels = Workshop on artificial ecological systems [held at] Marseille, 24-26 octobre 1990

CNES ; DARA | [S.l.] : Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales | 1990

Sex in space

Laura S. Woodmansee | [S.l.] : CG Publishing | 2006

Space architecture : buildings for the outer space

Emanuel Dimas de Melo Pimenta, Author | [S.l.] : Dimas de Melo Pimenta, Emanuel | 2013

Space debris and space traffic management symposium 2005 : proceedings of the International Academy of Astronautics Space Debris and Space Traffic Management Symposium : held in conjunction with the 56th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) : October 17-21, 2005, Fukuoka, Japan

Joerg Bendisch, Editor ; American Astronautical Society, Editor ; International Academy of Astronautics, Editor | [S.l.] : American Astronautical Society | AAS science and technology series

The space environment and its effects on space systems

Vincent L. Pisacane, Author | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | AIAA education series | 2016

The Space Environment and Its Effects on Space Systems, Second Edition has been developed so that the topics, and the depth with which they are presented, are appropriate for a good understanding by someone with the equivalent of an undergraduat[...]

The space environment and its effects on space systems

Vincent L. Pisacane | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | AIAA education series | 2008

Space exploration and astronaut safety

Joseph N. Pelton | Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | 2006

Space habitats and habitability : designing for isolated and confined environments on Earth and in space

Sandra Hauplik-Meusburger, Author ; Sheryl L. Bishop, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Space and Society | 2021

This book explores creative solutions to the unique challenges inherent in crafting livable spaces in extra-terrestrial environments. The book provides an overview of the evolution and advancements of designed living spaces for manned space craf[...]

Space station proximity operations windows : human factors design guidelines

Richard F. Haines, Author | [S.l.] : NASA | NASA TM | 1987

Spacecraft environments interactions : solar activity and effects on spacecraft

W. W. Vaughan ; K. O. Niehuss ; M. B. Alexander | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA RP | 1996

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Spacecraft operations

Thomas Uhlig, Editor ; Florian Sellmaier, Editor ; Michael Schmidhuber, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | 2015

This text describes the basic concepts of spaceflight operations, for both, human and unmanned missions. The basic subsystems of a space vehicle are explained in dedicated chapters, the relationship of spacecraft design and the very unique spac[...]

Spacecraft system failures and anomalies attributed to the natural space environment

K. L. Bedingfield, Editor ; R. D. Leach, Editor ; M. B. Alexander, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA RP | 1996

Spacesuit : fashioning Apollo

Nicholas De Monchaux, Author | Cambridge, MA : The MIT Press | 2011

The spacesuit film : a history, 1918-1969 /

Gary Westfahl, Author | Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland | 2012

This critical history comprehensively examines science fiction films that portray space travel realistically by having characters wear spacesuits. It discusses classics; innumerable films which gesture toward realism but betray that goal with me[...]

Spacesuit : a history through fact and fiction /

Brett Gooden, Author | Pulborough (England) : Tattered Flag Press | 2012

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[...]

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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A survey of meteoroid and space debris shielding concepts

H. M. Rehorst | [S.l.] : Delft University of Technology | 1995

The Terranauts

T. Coraghessan Boyle, Author | New York : Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers | 2017

Sealed inside a glass enclosure designed as a prototype for a possible off-Earth colony, eight Terranauts in the 1990s Arizona desert test their skills in five biome environments that they must protect from skeptics who would sabotage the missio[...]

Towards the future : publications from ESA's directorate of manned spaceflight and microgravity

Andrew Wilson, Editor ; European Space Agency, Editor | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA BR | 2000

U.S. spacesuits

Kenneth J. Thomas, Author ; Harold J. McMann, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2011

US spacesuits

Kenneth S. Thomas ; Harold J. McMann | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2006

Space debris and space traffic management symposium 2003 : proceedings of the International Academy of Astronautics Space Debris and Space Traffic Management Symposium : held in conjunction with the 54th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) : September 29 to October 3, 2003, Bremen, Germany.

Joerg Bendisch, Editor ; American Astronautical Society, Editor ; International Academy of Astronautics, Editor | [S.l.] : American Astronautical Society | AAS science and technology series | 2003

Space debris and space traffic management symposium 2004 : proceedings of the International Academy of Astronautics Space Debris and Space Traffic Management Symposium : held in conjunction with the 55th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) : October 4-8, 2004, Vancouver, BritishColumbia, Canada.

Joerg Bendisch, Editor ; American Astronautical Society, Editor ; International Academy of Astronautics, Editor | [S.l.] : American Astronautical Society | AAS science and technology series | 2004

Water recovery unit in Biolab work station

R. Kramer | [S.l.] : Comprimo Consulting Services | 1991

Water recycling systems for the Antarctic Concordia station

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

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