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  • Life support systems
  • Advanced manufacturing

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  • Human space settlement necessitates robust life support for environmental management and healthcare.
  • Current life support systems rely heavily on Earth-sourced, nonrenewable resources.
  • Future missions require increased utilization of in-situ resources for sustainability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore on-demand production methods for space mission supplies.
  • To identify the role of maker and DIY biology communities in developing space life support.
  • To address the needs of human space missions planned for the 2020s.

Main Methods:

  • Consideration of life support systems for near-term space exploration missions.
  • Discussion of rapid, on-demand manufacturing techniques (e.g., 3D printing, synthetic biology).
  • Engagement with the maker and 'do-it-yourself' (DIY) biology communities.

Main Results:

  • On-demand production holds significant promise for meeting evolving supply needs in space.
  • Maker and DIY biology communities can contribute innovative solutions for flight hardware.
  • Development of rapid manufacturing platforms is crucial for next-generation space missions.

Conclusions:

  • Integrating maker and DIY biology expertise can accelerate the development of advanced life support.
  • On-demand manufacturing is key to enabling sustainable human presence in space.
  • Collaboration with diverse communities is vital for future space exploration endeavors.