Technologies

Astronomy & Space Sciences

Title:

Production of oxygen and hydrocarbons from the martian atmosphere for returning vehicles

Area:

Astronomy & Space Sciences

Focus Area:

Interplanetary missions

Status:

Under Development

Social Benefits:

The project being undertaken by ISRO in collaboration with academia is directly or indirectly beneficial to the society.

Developing Agency:

Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Source Title:

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)- Department of Space (DOS) 2022-2024

Brief Description

Description :

The project aimed at production of oxygen and hydrocarbons from the martian atmosphere for returning vehicles.The study includes: 1. Development of catalysts for conversion of atmospheric carbon dioxide in to hydrocarbons and oxygen. 2. Development of prototype devices that enable conversion of carbon dioxide into hydrocarbons and oxygen.

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