waste management articles
What is the targeted water recovery rate from sources like urine and sweat on the ISS?
What is the primary logistical driver mandating near-total water recycling in space?
Which specific hardware component is central to the system for processing liquid waste like urine?
What core technique is used within the Urine Processor Assembly (UPA) to separate water vapor from contaminants?
What advantage does using vacuum distillation in the UPA offer regarding energy use?
What substances remain behind as a concentrated slurry after the water vaporizes in the UPA?
What processes are used to clean the water vapor after it leaves the distillation stage?
How does the purity of the recycled water typically compare to ordinary tap water on Earth?
What is the source of the humidity captured by the Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS)?
What might a typical mixture of drinking water consist of when consumed by astronauts, according to reports?
When was the Hubble Space Telescope launched?
Which entity serves as the ultimate owner and primary funding body for the HST?
Which NASA center is centrally responsible for managing the overall mission, including flight operations and hardware health?
What is the primary domain of responsibility for the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI)?
Which contractor was specifically responsible for constructing the spacecraft bus, the structure holding the telescope components?
What critical optical component was built by Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp.?
In which city and state is the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) located?
What is the approximate orbital altitude of the Hubble Space Telescope above Earth?
What was the timeframe encompassing the five vital servicing missions for repair and upgrades?
How is the allocation of Hubble observation time managed to ensure scientific merit?
Which organization holds the overarching responsibility for the Hubble Space Telescope mission?
What is the primary domain of responsibility managed by the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI)?
What official title does James F. Jeletic hold regarding the Hubble Space Telescope?
What core management concept distinguishes the roles of GSFC and STScI?
In which city is the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) located?
What operational state did NASA confirm was sufficient to keep the telescope running after initial gyroscope failures?
What combination of acumen is required for leadership in long-term government projects like Hubble to secure continued funding?
When a gyroscope issue halted science operations, what did the management team need to do regarding STScI's workflow?
What challenge related to hardware obsolescence does the GSFC team face due to the telescope’s longevity?