Conceptual Design for a Lunar-Base CELSS

by Steven H. Schwartzkopf, Lockheed Missiles & Space Co., Inc, United States,
Hatice S. Cullingford, Lockheed Missiles & Space Co., Inc, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Engineering, Construction, and Operations in Space II

Abstract:

Future human exploration is key to the United States National Space Policy goal of maintaining a world leadership position in space. In the past, spacecraft life support systems have used open-loop technologies that were simple and sufficiently reliable to demonstrate the feasibility of spaceflight. A critical technology area needing development in support of both long duration missions and the establishment of lunar or planetary bases is regenerative life support. The information presented in this paper describes a conceptual design of a Lunar Base Controlled Ecological Life Support System (LCELSS) which supports a crew size ranging from 4 to 100. The system includes, or incorporates interfaces with, eight primary subsystems. An initial description of the Lunar-Base CELSS subsystems is provided within the framework of the conceptual design. The system design includes both plant (algae and higher plant) and animal species as potential food sources.

Subject Headings: Space life support systems | Space colonies | Space exploration | Conceptual design | Industrial wastes | Ecosystems | Base flow | United States

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