Have you ever considered how the waste we produce could become essential materials for our future in space? Imagine the possibility of a discarded orange peel becoming part of a satellite orbiting the Earth. This innovative reality is being studied through a co-sponsored research activity. A team of innovative researchers used various types of industrial waste to develop 100% bio-sourced materials. This project, part of the Discovery and Preparation elements of ESA's Basic Activities and submitted via the Open Space Innovation Platform (OSIP), supports a more sustainable space industry by using waste sources and a circular economy approach.
For more details, visit the project page on ESA’s activities website here.