MPE Module

Multi-Purpose Environment (MPE) Module Highlights

The Multi-Purpose Environment (MEP) Module launches on a SpaceX Starship or an equivalent rocket, with a total volume one-third that of the current International Space Station and large enough to accommodate two levels. It can support four astronauts for long-duration missions and their Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) as a stand-alone unit while still having 16 vertical racks for science experiments and research. 

The MEP Module is braced with a structural system designed to support a fully integrated solar array system capable of producing 400KW power. The solar array assembly is mounted on a truss system that houses the cooling systems, ELCs, Storage tanks, and other sub-systems to support the Module as a stand-alone or part of a network.

The MPE Module is economically efficient for the following features:

  •  Compared to the Columbus Module, the MPE Module has 5x the volume, 4x the vertical rack capacity, and only 2.5x the exterior circumference
  • The MEP Module is capable of operating as stand-alone or part of a configuration
  • The entire Module requires one single launch
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MPE Module Specs

Total Module Lenght:                         12,45 m
Diameter:                                           6 m
Total Internal Volume:                        390 m3
Volume of Payload Racks:                115 m3
Levels:                                               1 or 2

Potential Uses

 – Science & Research : 32 Vertical Racks, Stowage & Subsystem Racks
 – Mixed-use : 4 Crew, 16 Vertical Racks, Stowage & Subsystem Racks, ECLSS.
 – Agriculture Research: 185 m2 Growing Area and Equipment
 – Movie Production: HxWxL 4.3m x 4.3m x 9.5m clean volume
 – Tourism: ex. 24 Guests Space seated, Quartet
 – Medical Unit:  2 Observation Bed, 1 Minimally Invasive Surgery Room, and Equipment
 – Hospitality: ex. 8 Guests, Mess/Rec Area, Services

MPE Node

Multi-Purpose Environment (MPE) Node Highlights

The Multi-Purpose Environment (MEP) Node launches on a SpaceX Starship or an equivalent rocket, with a volume one-third that of the current International Space Station. It can support two astronauts for long-duration missions as a stand-alone unit with enough space for the Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS), maintenance area, and storage. As part of a configuration, a Node could serve as an ECLSS hub capable of supporting 15 crew members for long-duration missions.

The MEP Node is braced with a structural system designed to support a fully integrated solar array system capable of producing 400KW power. The solar array assembly is mounted on a truss system that houses the cooling systems, ELCs, Storage tanks, and other sub-systems to support the Module as a stand-alone or part of a network.

The MPE Node is economically efficient for the following features:

  •  Compared to Node 3, the MPE Node has 5.5 x the volume, 4x the vertical rack capacity, and only 1.9x the exterior circumference
  • The MEP Node is capable of operating as stand-alone or part of a configuration
  • The entire Node requires one single launch
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MPE Module Specs

Total Module Lenght:                         12,45 m
Diameter:                                           6 m
Total Internal Volume:                        390 m3
Volume of Payload Racks:                70 m3
Levels:                                               1 or 2

Potential Uses

 – Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) Hub
 – Science & Research Support: 8 Vertical Racks, Stowage & Subsystem Racks, ECLSS
 – Mixed-use : 2 Crew, 8 Vertical Racks, Stowage & Subsystem Racks, ECLSS.
 – Agriculture Research Support: Equipment, Storage, research
 – Movie Production Support: Services, Equipment Storage
 – Tourism: Observation, Mess Hall, Recreaction, Station Boarding point of Entry
 – Medical Unit Support
 – Hospitality: Services and Storage