Vapor Compression Refrigeration System for Cold Food Storage on Spacecraft

Completed TRL 6 (started at 4, targeting 6)

Description

To be written.

Benefits

• Efficient: Features a compact, lightweight, thermally robust design
• Oil-free: Eliminates operational reliance on gravity
• Enabling: Has the potential to support a 5- to 7-year food shelf life

Details

Technology area	Human Health, Life Support, and Habitation Systems > Human Health and Performance > Food Production, Processing, and Preservation
Program	Flight Opportunities (FO)
Lead organization	Air Squared, Inc., Broomfield, CO
Start date	2020-07-01
End date	2021-07-31

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Stephen Caskey

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