Overview of DLR’s Research Initiative E.D.E.N.

Kurzfassung

In 2011, the DLR Institute of Space Systems launched a research initiative called EDEN —Evolution & Design of Environmentally-closed Nutrition-Sources. The research initiative focuses on bio-regenerative life support systems, especially greenhouse modules, and technologies for future human-made space habitats. The EDEN initiative comprises several projects with respect to space research, ground testing and spin-offs, which are performed by a small team of enthusiastic researchers. The EDEN team has established cooperation with other European and international research groups to share research results and to work on mutual projects.