Chapter 6 : Melissa - Energy efficiency and life support in spaceflight and planetary stations

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    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.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationWe can change the weather : 100 cases of changeability
    Place of PublicationBrussels, Belgium
    PublisherVUB - Vrije Universiteit Brussel
    Pages26-27
    Edition1
    ISBN (Print)9789054876922
    StatePublished - 1 Aug 2010

    Publication series

    NameCROSSTALKS book
    Number4

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