Key Points
As astronauts prepare to return to the Moon, they will be equipped with a new generation of spacesuits designed to withstand the harsh lunar conditions...
To address this, the Austrian Space Forum is leading a project called BACTeRMA, under the larger European Space Agency (ESA) effort PExTex, to prevent microbial growth in suit inner linings...
In addition, spacesuits will most probably be shared between different astronauts, and stored for long periods between use, potentially in favourable conditions for microorganisms..
This involves subjecting materials to various tests including ultra-high vacuum exposure, electrical discharge, temperature shifts, and rubbing with simulated moondust...
Gernot Gromer, OwEF Director, said, "The findings of PExTex and BACTeRMA lay the foundation for future developments in the areas of antimicrobial treatments and the integration of smart textile technologies."..
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