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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