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Completed TRL 3 (started at 3, targeting 6)
The aim of this effort is to develop a minaturized carbon dioxide scrubber system based on proprietary Dynetics technology to provide atmosphere revitalization. The system targets operation with low to no consumable requirements, minimal maintenance, and capable of integration with existing oxygen recovery processes. Technology development, endurance testing, and advanced modeling will be performed to inform scaled system design. This activity is a NextSTEP partnership between NASA and Dynetics.
Perform highly reliable, continuous carbon dioxide scrubbing in spacecraft while conserving atmospheric water. Current systems require consumable resupply and substantial maintenance, consume more power and occupy more space than desired. The MSS project targets development of a miniaturized system designed for infrequent maintenance that requires minimal astronaut interaction. System goals include minimized consumables, size, weight, and power while maximizing carbon dioxide removal.
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