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Hydroponics for Food Production in Space: History and Current EffortsGoals of Food Production in Space: NASA Human Research Program (HRP) near-term food production systems - supplement key nutrients (Vitamins B1,C, K and potassium) that degrade to inadequate levels on exploration class missions; Study behavioral health aspect - caring for plants and improving the acceptability of the astronaut diet by supplementing it with fresh produce (currently anecdotal); Develop sustainable water delivery technologies - current TRL (Technological Readiness Level) 9 particulate based systems (i.e. used in research conducted in plant growth facilities APH (Advanced Plant Habitat), Veggie, BPS (Biomass Production System), LADA/SVET (Russian space plant chamber systems)) require resupply of bulky consumables and generate waste media.
Document ID
20180005362
Acquisition Source
Kennedy Space Center
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
Dreschel, T.
(URS Federal Technical Services, Inc. Germantown, MD, United States)
Nugent, M.
(Bionetics Corp. Cocoa Beach, FL, United States)
Monje, O.
(URS Federal Technical Services, Inc. Germantown, MD, United States)
Spencer, L.
(URS Federal Technical Services, Inc. Germantown, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
September 17, 2018
Publication Date
July 23, 2018
Subject Category
Life Sciences (General)
Report/Patent Number
KSC-E-DAA-TN59371
Meeting Information
Meeting: ISS (International Space Station) R & D Conference 2018
Location: San Francisco, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: July 23, 2018
End Date: July 26, 2018
Sponsors: Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS), NASA Headquarters, American Astronautical Society
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: 80KSC017C0012
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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