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Life Support System

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space-exploration1 year ago

"Blue Origin's Orbital Reef: A Sci-Fi Space Station for Earthbound Tourists"

Blue Origin's Orbital Reef space station, a project in partnership with NASA, has achieved major life support milestones, bringing the sci-fi-like space station closer to reality. The project aims to provide continued access to space for scientists and tourists, with a life support system mirroring that of the International Space Station. The space station will function as both a residential and research facility, offering spacious modules, living spaces with Earth-facing windows, and amenities for travelers, while also providing accommodation and laboratories for scientists conducting research in space.

space-technology1 year ago

"Blue Origin's Orbital Reef Life Support System Shows Promise, Says NASA"

Blue Origin's Orbital Reef, a NASA-funded commercial space station, has achieved testing milestones for its life support system, including air and water cleaning, reclamation, and storage technologies. NASA's collaboration with commercial companies aims to maintain a continuous human presence in low Earth orbit, supporting scientific research and benefiting life on Earth. The system will be crucial for sustaining human life in space, similar to the environmental control and life support system on the International Space Station. NASA's commercial strategy for low Earth orbit aims to provide reliable and cost-effective services, allowing the agency to focus on deep space missions while continuing to utilize low Earth orbit for training and preparation.