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NASA Programs Support - International Space Station

International Space Station


  • ECLSS

  • Nodes 2 & 3

  • Propulsion Module

  • Microgravity Science Glovebox

  • Environmental Control Life Support System - ECLSS

    MSFC has the International Space Station ECLSS design and integration Lead responsibility for the Water Recovery System, Water Processor Assembly and the Urine Processor Assembly, function is to provide potable water through reclamation of wastewaters. And the Oxygen Generation System whose function is to generate oxygen from water to support metabolic consumption and atmospheric losses. Both systems are integrated into the Node 3 ISS element.

    Our Role
    ECLSS Logo
    Electrical development, design, documentation, and Rack Integration of the International Space Station Flight Hardware
    Cable and black box designs
    Project Engineering
    Fabrication and Testing of Systems and Sub-system
    Computer Aided Design and Engineering
    Engineering and technical support

    Task Directives Supported

    Groups Supported
    Electrical Integration Support for the VCD FE
    Electrical Integration Support for the ISS WRS
    Electrical Integration Support for the ISS OGS
    Assembly and Testing of ISS ECLSS UPA Electron
    ECLSS UPA Project Engineering Support
    ED15
    FD17
    FD21


    Nodes 2 & 3

    MSFC has the responsibilities of oversight for Nodes 2 and 3. The nodes are being built by the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and Alenia. Node 2 is a building block to connect other ISS elements and provide a crew pressurized passageway, electrical, and environmental interconnection between the elements. Node 3 is another building block element and provides the crew quarters, hygiene stations and ECLSS functions.

    Our Role
    Node 2/3
    Requirements Verification
    Systems Engineering
    Systems Analysis
    Power systems review, design, and analysis

    Task Directives Supported

    Groups Supported
    Support to International Space Station Node 2/3
    Node 2/3 Systems
    ED15
    FD22


    Propulsion Module

    The Propulsion Module’s function is to reboot and perform attitude control on the International Space Station.

    Our Role
    Propulsion Module
    Monitor and Review Design
    Monitor and Review Documentation and Verification
    Evaluate ICD's and Design Specifications
    Ensure Design Requirements Compliancy

    Task Directives Supported

    Groups Supported
    Electrical Integration Support for Propulsion Module ED15