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The Trash Compaction Processing System (TCPS) Technology Demonstrations and Risk Reduction Activities 2023-2024
The Trash Compactor Processing System (TCPS) employs heat and pressure to safely compress spacecraft trash. The Next STEP Phase B Appendix 2 contract was awarded to Sierra Space for the development of ground and flight demonstration hardware, slated for testing on the International Space Station in 2026. Meanwhile, Ames Research Center is actively engaged in risk reduction activities related to in-house hardware, fine-tuning science objectives and test procedures.This paper will discuss the updated TCPS requirements and present the results of the risk reduction activities, which include moisture analysis, component offgas, and aerosol analysis.
Document ID
20230016783
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Justine Tra-my Richardson (Wyle (United States) El Segundo, California, United States)
Steven Andrew Sepka (Ames Research Center Mountain View, California, United States)
Kevin Martin (Ames Research Center Mountain View, California, United States)
Melissa Ann Borrego (Johnson Space Center Houston, Texas, United States)
Michael K Ewert (Johnson Space Center Houston, Texas, United States)
Melissa McKinley (Johnson Space Center Houston, Texas, United States)
Serena S Trieu (Wyle (United States) El Segundo, California, United States)
Gregory S Pace (Wyle (United States) El Segundo, California, United States)
Janine Criselda Young (Wyle (United States) El Segundo, California, United States)
Douglas W White (Stellar Solutions Palo Alto, California, United States)
Date Acquired
November 16, 2023
Subject Category
Engineering (General)
Meeting Information
Meeting: 53rd International Conference on Environmental Systems
Location: Louisville, KY
Country: US
Start Date: July 21, 2024
End Date: July 25, 2024
Sponsors: International Conference on Environmental Systems (ICES)
Funding Number(s)
WBS: NNA14AB82C
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.

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