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Implementation of biological elements in life support systems: rationale and development milestones

C Tamponnet1, C Kratschmann, H Hurtl

  • 1Thermal Control and Life Support Division, ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands.

ESA Bulletin. Bulletin ASE. European Space Agency
|May 1, 1993
PubMed
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Developing advanced biological life support systems is crucial for human space exploration autonomy. Current biotechnology requires 20-30 years of development for long-duration space missions, necessitating immediate research for future lunar and Mars bases.

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