On-Orbit Tests Planned For Sierra Space Waste Compactor

Credit: Sierra Space
COLORADO SPRINGS—An advanced waste compactor system that could better support long-duration deep space missions by reclaiming water is moving to the next development stage under a NASA contract. The Sierra Space trash compaction and processing system (TCPS) uses a catalytic oxidation technique to...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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