As the number of space missions continues to grow, with hundreds currently active, waste generated during missions has also increased. Cargo packaging materials such as foam and plastic are often used to safely deliver supplies during missions and can contribute to logistical waste over time. Managing waste efficiently is becoming increasingly important as missions grow longer and more complex.
University of Florida researchers are trying to fix this problem.
Nils Averesch, Ph.D., an assistant professor of microbiology and cell science and a member of UF’s Astraeus Space Institute is collaborating with NASA’s Deep Space Logistics (DSL) team to explore innovative biomanufacturing techniques for recycling cargo packing materials from space missions.
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