This paper introduces a novel, compact plasma sterilization system, the Active Plasma Sterilizer (APS), for planetary protection space missions.
Active Plasma Sterilizer
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Distributed Compact Plasma Reactor Sterilization for Planetary Protection in Space Missions
This paper presents a proof-of-concept study establishing effectiveness of the Active Plasma Sterilizer (APS) for sterilization in planetary protection.