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Carbon Dioxide Removal by Ionic Liquid System for Mobility (CDRILS-M)

Completed TRL 2 (started at 2, targeting 6)

Description

Research feasibility for carbon dioxide (CO2), humidity (H2O), and trace contaminant removal system from vehicle Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) as applied to mobile space suit application in a Portable Life Support System (PLSS).

Benefits

After an extravehicular activity (EVA), the CDRILS-M system ionic liquid could be circulated in the vehicle CDRILS system to recover the CO2/H2O and regenerate the ionic liquid.

Details

Technology areaHuman Health, Life Support, and Habitation Systems > Extravehicular Activity Systems > Portable Life Support System
ProgramMars Campaign Office (MCO)
Lead organizationJohnson Space Center, Houston, TX
Start date2025-03-01
End date2025-09-30

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