As ESA Technology Broker UK, we have been presented with a range of different technologies that have potential applications for space use, including advanced atmospheric gas processing from Universal Atmosphere Processing (UAP).
UK-based start-up, UAP offers a plasma-based atmospheric gas separation technology that can be used for life support, in-situ resource utilisation, and CO₂ capture in space missions.
Modularly scalable, the technology performs simultaneous atmospheric gas ionisation and electromagnetic separation to isolate gases from an incoming air stream, delivering high-purity gases and energy efficiency.
The system is less energy-intensive than traditional cryogenic or chemical separation techniques as it selectively extracts gases such as carbon dioxide (CO₂) and noble gases like argon, neon, krypton, and xenon while simultaneously producing purified, breathable air.
With the potential to deliver significant economic, environmental, and operational advantages, UAP’s innovative technology could offer a viable solution for the space industry.
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You can find out more about the Electromagnetic Plasma Separation (EMPS) process, potential applications, and more about the advantages of UAP’s advanced atmospheric gas processing technology, here.
If you would like to explore this technology further for potential applications, please get in touch with us by emailing contactus@esa-technology-broker.co.uk.