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Sustainable Development
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Renewable Resources
Natural resources that can be replenished naturally over a short period and are not depleted by use.
Carbon Footprint
The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by human activities, expressed as CO₂ equivalents.
Ecosystem
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
Space Debris
Non-functional objects in Earth’s orbit, including defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments from collisions
Green Technologies
Innovations and systems designed to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainability.
Habitat Sustainability
Creating and maintaining environments that can support life over extended periods.
Resource Efficiency
Using resources like energy, water, and materials in a way that minimizes waste and maximizes benefits.
Closed-Loop Systems
Processes where waste products are recycled back into the system to create a self-sustaining environment.
Ethical Considerations in Space Exploration
Evaluating the moral implications of space exploration activities, such as environmental impact and resource extraction.
International Space Station (ISS)
A space station that uses solar panels to generate energy and supports long-duration human spaceflight.
Solar Panels
Devices that convert sunlight into electrical energy for spacecraft and satellites.
Green Rocket Fuels
Biofuels or other sustainable alternatives to traditional rocket propellants designed to reduce emissions.
Planetary Protection
Protocols and measures to prevent contamination of other planets and celestial bodies with Earth-based organisms.
Bioreactors
Systems designed to grow plants and recycle waste in a controlled environment, used on the ISS.
Energy Efficiency
Designing spacecraft and systems to use less energy while performing their functions.
Clean Fuels
Low-emission propellants for rockets designed to reduce the carbon footprint of space missions.
Reusable Rocket Stages
Rocket stages that can be recovered and used again for future launches, reducing waste and costs.
Water Recycling Systems
Systems that purify and reuse water on the ISS to reduce the need for resupply missions.
Ethical Resource Extraction
Approaches to mining and using resources from celestial bodies that consider environmental and moral implications.
Spacecraft Operations
Activities related to the functioning and management of spacecraft during missions.
Collision Avoidance
Maneuvering spacecraft to prevent collisions with space debris or other objects.
Waste Management
Strategies for reducing, reusing, and recycling waste generated during space missions.
Resource Management
Efficient use and allocation of resources to ensure long-term sustainability in space exploration.
Artificial Ecosystems
Created environments that simulate natural ecosystems for research and long-term space habitation.
Spacecraft Design
Created environments that simulate natural ecosystems for research and long-term space habitation.
Recycling Systems
Technologies for converting waste into useful resources in space habitats
Mission Success
Achieving the objectives of a space mission while maintaining sustainability and minimizing environmental impact.
Spacecraft Energy Systems
Systems designed to generate and manage energy for spacecraft operations during missions.
Space Exploration Ethics
The study of moral principles and considerations guiding human activities in space.
Life Support Systems
Technologies and processes that provide astronauts with necessary resources such as oxygen, water, and food.
Spacecraft Resilience
The ability of a spacecraft to withstand and recover from challenges and failures during a mission.
Propellant Efficiency
The effectiveness of propellants in producing thrust while using minimal resources and reducing waste.
Sustainable Space Exploration
An approach to space missions that focuses on reducing environmental impacts and ensuring long-term benefits for humanity.
Environmental Impact Assessment
The process of evaluating the potential environmental effects of a space mission before it begins.
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