Honda Prepares to Test Hydrogen Energy System on International Space Station
The system, developed in collaboration with Sierra Space and Tec-Masters, aims to support sustainable life in space and on Earth by producing hydrogen, oxygen, and electricity through water electrolysis.
- Honda's high-differential pressure water electrolysis system will be tested in the microgravity environment of the International Space Station (ISS).
- The technology uses solar energy and water to create a closed-loop cycle, producing hydrogen and oxygen while recycling water as the only byproduct.
- This initiative is part of Honda's broader goal to contribute to sustainable human life on the Moon and aligns with its commitment to decarbonize its vehicle fleet by 2040.
- The system's functionality in low-gravity environments will be evaluated, addressing challenges such as reduced efficiency in oxygen production observed in prior studies.
- The test will be conducted in partnership with Sierra Space and Tec-Masters, with equipment transported to the ISS via NASA's Dream Chaser spaceplane.
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