International Space Station habitable modules: developing human life in space

• Autores: Cesare Lobascio, E. Gaia, Annamaria Piras
• Localización: Revista de telecomunicaciones de Alcatel, ISSN 1266-9091, Nº. 2, 2006 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Space Applications and Technology: Space Inside), págs. 180-184
• Idioma: español
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• Resumen

  • The role of Alcatel Alenia Space (AAS) in the development of habitable environments in space has reached a level of expertise that positions AAS as a leader in Europe, and in second position in the world for acquired experience in the International Space Station program. The products developed cover all aspects of human life in space. They address resource management and distribution, as well as crew support functions within Node 2, advanced environmental control and life support within Node 3, experiment laboratory functionalities in Columbus and its payloads, robotics support and deep space view with the Cupola, and all the logistics support via the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) and the Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV). This experience has required the development of new strategies and technologies for the applications associated with space exploration. Inflatable structures, regenerative life support systems, effective shielding from radiation, and remote monitoring are examples of technologies that have achieved a good level of maturity and confidence in their deployment.