NASA NTRS · 20230016783
The Trash Compaction Processing System (TCPS) Technology Demonstrations and Risk Reduction Activities 2023-2024
Abstract
The Trash Compactor Processing System (TCPS) employs heat and pressure to safely compress spacecraft trash. The Next STEP Phase B Appendix 2 contract was awarded to Sierra Space for the development of ground and flight demonstration hardware, slated for testing on the International Space Station in 2026. Meanwhile, Ames Research Center is actively engaged in risk reduction activities related to in-house hardware, fine-tuning science objectives and test procedures.This paper will discuss the updated TCPS requirements and present the results of the risk reduction activities, which include moisture analysis, component offgas, and aerosol analysis.
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Justine Tra-my Richardson, Steven Andrew Sepka, Kevin Martin, Melissa Ann Borrego, Michael K Ewert, Melissa McKinley, Serena S Trieu, Gregory S Pace, Janine Criselda Young, Douglas W White. The Trash Compaction Processing System (TCPS) Technology Demonstrations and Risk Reduction Activities 2023-2024. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20230016783
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