Cobham is breaking new ground in space life support system
design, developing robust life support control systems for next
generation spacesuits.
Cobham's space products team provides the customer with maximum
value by utilising our strong hardware heritage and unique design
authority for all elements of pneumatic subsystems. By optimising
the designs and interactions of the different elements of the
subsystem, Cobham is able to provide solutions for robust,
lightweight pneumatic subsystems with uncompromised safety and
reliability.
Enabling the next generation of manned space exploration
The next generation spacesuit incorporates Cobham motor
controlled, primary and backup oxygen regulators, which better
accommodate an astronaut's oxygen demand by replacing legacy
manually controlled designs. The regulators are integrated into the
oxygen subsystem of the Portable Life Support System (PLSS) 2.0 of
the next generation spacesuit.
The PLSS controls the entire environment inside the spacesuit
and enables astronauts to perform space walks. The next generation
suit will be designed to meet NASA's future space travel
requirements. Going forward, the design of our regulators will
continue to evolve as the suit design matures to sustain life for
the next generation of space travel.