Inocua Space engineers and astrobiologists contribute peer-reviewed research on spacecraft sterilization kinetics, molecular deposition modeling, and international planetary protection policy.
This paper documents the lethal D-values of bacterial endospores exposed to pulsed vaporized hydrogen peroxide within a 10-7 mbar vacuum chamber. We demonstrate an enhanced log-6.5 reduction factor achieved at temperatures below 55°C, preserving optical sensor coatings and multi-junction solar cells.
Presents empirical results from 18 months of continuous quartz crystal microbalance telemetry during payload integration at the Madrid Galileo facility. Correlates human presence and HEPA airflow speed with sub-nanogram molecular condensable organic deposition rates.
Addresses the engineering requirements for "breaking the chain of contact" during extraterrestrial sample capture missions. Details metallurgical analysis of induction brazing in high vacuum and non-destructive acoustic verification of weld integrity prior to atmospheric entry.
A rigorous mathematical framework for commercial NewSpace operators seeking mission licensing under Article IX of the Outer Space Treaty. Proposes standardized verification methodologies to replace costly custom qualification campaigns.
Our research library provides full test matrices, CAD interface envelopes, and contamination budgets to qualified aerospace contractors, academic consortia, and space agencies.
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