NASA Research Announcement: Urine and Air Separation – Two Phase Fluid Separator Technology
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA JOHNSON SPACE CENTERHOUSTON, TX, 77058, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

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SPACE R&D SVCS; SPACE FLIGHT, RESEARCH & SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES; R&D FACILITIES & MAJ EQUIP (AR15)

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https://sam.gov/opp/d45ef0265b804e7cbd6197f3c6f2b815/view
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    NASA's Johnson Space Center is seeking proposals for the "Urine and Air Separation – Two Phase Fluid Separator Technology" under a new focus area of the International Space Station (ISS) Research Announcement. The objective is to advance the state-of-the-art technology for urine and air separation, which will be integrated into a contingency toilet system for use in space, ensuring reliable operation during potential failures. This technology is crucial for maintaining hygiene and waste management in long-duration space missions, particularly for human exploration. Interested parties must submit white papers by April 18, 2025, at 11:59 PM Central Time, following specific guidelines outlined in the announcement. For further inquiries, contact Christopher Brown at christopher.a.brown@nasa.gov or Darrell Compton at darrell.r.compton@nasa.gov.

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