Finding sustainable approaches to achieve independence from terrestrial resources is of
pivotal importance for the future of space exploration. This is relevant not only to establish …

Abstract Space agencies are developing Bioregenerative Life Support Systems (BLSS) in
view of upcoming long-term crewed space missions. Most of these BLSS plan to include …

Urea is a byproduct of the urea cycle in metabolism and is excreted through urine and
sweat. Ammonia, which is toxic at low levels, is converted to the safe storage form of urea …

Nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) and nitrate reduction reaction (NO3− RR) provide a
potential sustainable route by which to produce ammonia, a next-generation energy carrier …

Abstract Space bioprocess engineering (SBE) is an emerging multi-disciplinary field to
design, realize, and manage biologically-driven technologies specifically with the goal of …

As public and private institutions recognize the role of space exploration as a catalyst for
economic growth, various areas of innovation are expected to emerge as drivers of the …

The concept of soil quality was developed to describe the capacity of soil to perform
ecosystem functions properly. Nowadays, soil quality is affected by climate change effects …

Reuse of agricultural and industrial wastes simultaneously to prepare hydrochars (HCs) for
removal of NH 4+ and PO 4 3− in practical sewage without additional wastes produced is …

Food production and pharmaceutical synthesis are posited as essential biotechnologies for
facilitating human exploration beyond Earth. These technologies not only offer critical green …

The integration of biology and spacefaring has led to the development of three interrelated
fields: Astrobiology, Bioastronautics, and Space Bioprocess Engineering. Astrobiology is …