Development of Vapor Phase Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilization Process for Spacecraft Applications Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Rohatgi, Naresh, author.

Conference Name:

31st International Conference On Environmental Systems (2001-07-09 : Orlando, Florida, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 2001

Summary:

In order to meet microbial reduction requirements for all Mars in-situ life detection and sample return missions, entire planetary spacecraft (including planetary entry probes and planetary landing capsules) may have to be exposed to a qualified sterilization process. At JPL, we are developing a low temperature (~45°C) vapor phase hydrogen peroxide sterilization process. This process is currently being used by the medical industry and its effectiveness is well established.In order to effectively and safely apply this technology to sterilize a spacecraft, which is made out of various man-made materials and electronic circuit boards, the following technical issues need to be resolved:This paper will present test data and discussion on the work we are conducting at JPL to address these issues

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2001-01-2411

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