Air Re-vitalization System Development For Lunar Base Habitation
- Paper number
IAC-07-E5.4.04
- Author
Dr. Masato Sakurai, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (ISTA/JAXA), Japan
- Year
2007
- Abstract
Japan has effectively and efficiently accumulated technologies required for human space activities through its participation in the International Space Station (ISS) program. After the completion of the ISS program, the main arena of human space activities could move from low-Earth orbit to the Moon in the future. In preparation for such development, JAXA considers a future “international human lunar base” that might be developed as the place where Japan could fully utilize, maintain and further develop its capability for conducting human space activities. A conceptual model of a life support system using physicochemical treatment to circulate the material has been designed. This paper describes test results of the significant design features and preliminary test results of the oxygen and hydrogen production system. The 0.04-0.2Since the moon is a test-bed for Mars, permanent lunar bases are a logical outgrowth of initial lunar exploration. For brief visits, the lunar base requires only stored oxygen and water, but a permanent lunar base must recycle oxygen and water to reduce transportation costs. This kind activities will give a great suggestion to sustainable society.
- Abstract document
- Manuscript document
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