See how a spacecraft waste system uses mode selection, flexible skirted bowl, and integrated su
See how a spacecraft waste system uses a deployable flexible bowl and mode-selectable suction t
See how a reactor uses flash evaporation and pyrolysis to remove moisture and stabilize fecal w
See how a hook-and-loop retention mechanism with spring-loaded compaction prevents bag expansio
See how a cable-lever compactor with dynamic slot routing replaces complex air systems to achie
A nested inner chamber and sealed bulkhead compartments simplify space station assembly while preserving crew escape routes after damage.
Sealed compartments isolate damage while inner-chamber routes support crew escape.
Segmented rotating structures with flexible radial seals generate artificial gravity to prevent crew muscle degeneration without complex welding.
A self-healing shield panel uses spheroids in a dilatant fluid to absorb kinetic energy from high velocity particle impacts.
Two connection rods and a spring member drive the door into a fully unobstructed position, reducing structural frame weight.
A dual-chamber dosing pump mixes pretreatment fluid with urine waste to create a diluted solution.
Segmented expandable modules use nesting and dynamics to resolve launch volume constraints while maintaining structural rigidity.
Flexible membranes displace to create low pressure, reducing air loss in small spacecraft.
Inflatable trash enclosure holds waste while pressure regulating system reduces internal pressure to prevent liquid boiling during ejection.
A robotic spacecraft airlock system enables payload attachment using Common Berthing Mechanism sites without astronaut intervention.
Vacuum pump and peristaltic pump separate gas from liquid in zero gravity, preventing filter clogging during urine collection.