Roscosmos is currently developing bioregenerative life support systems designed to replicate Earth's natural biosphere processes within spacecraft. According to agency head Dmitry Bakanov, these technologies are essential for future long-duration deep space missions.
Current life support methods, such as those used on the International Space Station, rely on physical and chemical processes to purify air and water. However, these systems are insufficient for extended travel as they require food supplies to be transported directly from Earth.
Bioregenerative systems utilize living organisms to create closed-loop ecosystems. These setups aim to provide autonomous production of oxygen, clean water, and food, effectively reducing the dependency on Earth-based logistics for long-term space exploration.
