Life Support System Team (LSS)
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Team Name
- Life Support System Team (LSS)
LSS Leader
- Ömer Tapan (Istanbul Arel University – Molecular Biology and Genetics)
LSS Crew
- Begüm Kütüklü (Koç Üniversity, Mechanical Engineering)
- Begüm Serttaş (Koç Üniversitesi, Mechanical Engineering)
- Hamid Şeker (Koç University, Physics)
- Rana Enzel Çolak (Astronomer, Nurse)
- Sezin Irmak Gümüş (Koç University, Mechanical Engineering)
- Sude Ekici (Koç University, Chemical and Biological Engineering)
About the LSS
The Life Support Systems Team (LSS) is a research team within MoEP that focuses on developing life support systems for human spacecraft and habitats on different planets. The team is dedicated to the design, development, and testing of life support systems, which are a critical component of space exploration.
LSS’s Mission
The LSS team’s primary mission is to develop life support systems that will enable human survival and thriving in space and on other planets. To achieve this goal, the team aims to:
- Design and develop advanced life support systems: The LSS team focuses on creating innovative and efficient systems that perform essential life support functions such as oxygen production, water recycling, waste management, and atmosphere control.
- Test and evaluate life support systems: The team rigorously tests life support systems in laboratory settings and simulations. This testing helps to optimize the systems’ reliability and performance.
- Conduct R&D on MoEP Analog Mars Research Station and analog astronaut life support systems: The LSS team tests life support systems in a near-Mars environment at the MoEP Analog Mars Research Station. This work contributes to developing the technologies needed for human missions to Mars.
LSS’s Research Areas
The LSS team conducts research on various aspects of life support systems. These areas include:
- Atmosphere Control: Atmosphere control systems, which maintain the correct ratios of oxygen, nitrogen, and other gases for spacecraft and living spaces, are crucial. These systems aim to maintain the necessary air composition for astronauts to breathe and live healthily and efficiently.
- Oxygen Production and Distribution: The production and distribution of oxygen, the most fundamental element for life in space, are of critical importance.
- Water Recycling: Advanced water recycling systems are needed to produce clean and usable water from waste water due to the scarcity of water in space.
- Waste Management Systems: Waste management systems are important for the safe and sustainable processing of human waste.
- Pressure and Atmosphere Control: Precise control of the internal pressure and atmosphere composition of the space habitat is necessary for astronauts to live comfortably.
- Thermal Control: Temperature control is crucial in space habitats to maintain the internal temperature within a suitable range for astronaut comfort and safety.
- Water Cycle and Recycling: Water is necessary for both drinking and hygiene. Research is being conducted on cycle systems for collecting, purifying, and recycling water.
- Carbon Dioxide Management: Accumulation of carbon dioxide in space can be dangerous for astronauts. Various methods such as chemical scrubbers, molecular sieves, and renewable metal oxides are being investigated to remove carbon dioxide and provide clean air for astronauts to breathe.
- Radiation Protection: Exposure to radiation poses a significant health risk for astronauts in space.
- Food Production: Growing food in space and on other planets is critical for long-term space exploration.
Importance of LSS
The LSS team’s research topics are critical to the success of space exploration. The life support systems they research form the foundation for human spaceflight and colonization efforts on other planets. Their work is vital for the future of human life in space and beyond.
If you are passionate about space and life support systems and want to contribute to groundbreaking research in this field, you can join the LSS team. The team seeks talented and motivated individuals from diverse engineering, science, and technology backgrounds.