Companies like NASA, the ESA, and private ventures are developing technologies to process and recycle materials in space. These technologies include:
- Plasma-based material processing: This involves using plasma to process and transform materials in space.
- Advanced recycling technologies: These involve recovering and reusing materials from space missions, such as recycling metals or plastics.
- Closed-loop life support systems: These involve recycling air, water, and other resources in space to minimize waste and maximize resource utilization.