LINES OF RESEARCHES TOWARD THE DEVELOPMENT OF SANITARY-HYGIENIC SYSTEMS IN CONJUNCTION WITH SIMULATION OF A CREWED MISSION TO MARS
Russia takes great pride in successful accomplish ment of the piloted space programs both on the na tional and international basis. The aspiration to set forth on remote space exploration requires the development of regenerative life support systems with a broader functionality. In exploration missions there will be no possibility to resupply and, consequently, there must be a sufficient reserve of clothes and personal hygiene items as well as laundry capabilities and cleansers. The ground simulation of a piloted mission to Mars provides an opportunity to test methods and procedures of cleaning underwear and clothes. This experience will be used in preparation of inputs to the requirement specifications for a space laundry machine and wash-water recycling.