Miniaturized Scrubber System for Long Duration Exploration and Habitation Applications (MSS)
Project Description
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.
More »Anticipated Benefits
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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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynetics, Inc. | Lead Organization | Industry | Huntsville, Alabama |
| Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) | Supporting Organization | FFRDC/UARC | Pasadena, California |
Johnson Space Center
(JSC)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Houston, Texas |
| Kitty Hawk | Supporting Organization | Industry | |
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Marshall Space Flight Center
(MSFC)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Huntsville, Alabama |
|
NASA Headquarters
(HQ)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Washington, District of Columbia |
| The University of Alabama | Supporting Organization | Academia | Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
| Co-Funding Partners | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dynetics, Inc. | Industry | Huntsville, Alabama |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Alabama
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District of Columbia
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Maryland
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Texas
