Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS)

The Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) is a set of technologies used in spacecraft to create a safe and liveable environment for astronauts. It manages air quality by removing carbon dioxide and adding oxygen, controls temperature and humidity, and handles waste. Additionally, it recycles water from astronaut sweat and urine, ensuring a sustainable supply. Essentially, ECLSS maintains the necessary atmospheric conditions and resource management to support human life during space missions, mimicking Earth’s environment in the spacecraft.