ECLSS Systems and Challenges

The video discusses the evolution and current capabilities of the Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) on the space station. It highlights the system's ability to recycle air and water, manage waste, and ensure crew safety. The video also covers innovations in water processing, such as iodine-based filtration, and their global applications. Future goals include improving system reliability and efficiency for long-duration missions beyond low Earth orbit, with the ultimate aim of demonstrating a Mars-capable ECLSS on the space station.

What year did the narrator begin working with ECLSS?

• 1980

• 1985

• 1990

• 1995

How many crew members does the current regenerative life support system support on the space station?

• Four

• Five

• Six

• Seven

What is one of the main functions of ECLSS on the space station?

• Navigating the space station

• Generating electricity

• Recycling air and water

• Providing internet

What chemical is used to control microbial populations in the product water?

• Fluorine

• Bromine

• Chlorine

• Iodine

What was the initial purpose of the resin used in water processing?

• For medical applications

• For shuttle missions

• For industrial cleaning

• For agricultural use

What is a future goal for ECLSS in terms of long-duration missions?

• To enhance propulsion technology

• To improve communication systems

• To reduce the need for resupply from Earth

• To increase the number of crew members

What is one challenge mentioned for future long-duration missions?

• Lack of food supply

• Inability to return to Earth quickly

• Insufficient power supply

• Limited communication with Earth

What is the ultimate goal for ECLSS by the end of the space station's life?

• To develop a new space station

• To demonstrate the Mars ECLSS

• To increase the space station's size

• To improve the station's speed

What is one benefit of making ECLSS systems less complex?

• They become more reliable

• They need more spare parts

• They require more maintenance

• They become more expensive

What is the significance of the space station as a platform for ECLSS?

• It is the only place ECLSS can be tested

• It is the first space station to use ECLSS

• It is the largest space station ever built

• It provides a perfect platform for testing future systems