Revolutionizing Space Travel: Fuel Cells Powering Future Spacecraft Sustainability.
The article discusses how fuel cells can be used in space to generate power, maintain spacecraft temperature, and recycle water, hydrogen, and oxygen. By using fuel evaporated from liquid hydrogen and oxygen tanks, fuel cells can produce power. The heat from fuel cells and special coatings help regulate spacecraft temperature. Water produced by fuel cells can be purified for reuse, and hydrogen and oxygen can be recycled for power generation and life support. This integrated approach helps reduce system weight and efficiently use energy and resources. The research shows that regenerative fuel cell systems are feasible for energy and resource recycling in space.