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Honda announced on Friday that it will collaborate with U.S. companies to test a renewable energy technology in orbit—part of its broader plan to eventually deploy the system on the moon. The Japanese automaker is developing a compact system designed to generate both electricity and breathable oxygen using solar power and water thought to exist in lunar soil.
According to Honda, the system will be tested aboard the International Space Station (ISS), though a specific timeline has not yet been disclosed.
Already utilized in Honda’s electric vehicles, the core of the system will be adapted to sustain human life in space and potentially enhance energy resilience on Earth. “During the lunar day, the system will use solar-generated electricity to power the process,” Honda stated. Its advanced high-differential pressure water electrolysis unit will split water into hydrogen and oxygen.
When night falls on the moon and solar energy is unavailable, astronauts would use some of the stored oxygen to breathe. The remaining oxygen, along with hydrogen generated earlier, would then be used in a fuel cell to continue producing electricity.
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The goal is to create a closed-loop system capable of supporting astronauts during extended lunar missions, particularly as nations including the United States and China work toward establishing permanent lunar bases.
Honda has been involved in lunar technology development for several years through its partnership with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), contributing to NASA’s Artemis program, in which Japan is a key partner.
To validate the system’s performance in space, Honda will conduct the ISS test in partnership with U.S.-based Sierra Space and Tec-Masters. The test is a critical step in proving the system’s ability to operate in the harsh environment of space before attempting deployment on the moon.
This move reflects a growing trend among automakers investing in the space sector. In January, Toyota—the world’s largest car manufacturer—revealed a $44 million investment in Japanese rocket company Interstellar Technologies, highlighting the increasing intersection of automotive innovation and space exploration.
Posted : 04/04/2025 9:58 am
Honda announced on Friday that it will collaborate with U.S. companies to test a renewable energy technology in orbit—part of its broader plan to eventually deploy the system on the moon. The Japanese automaker is developing a compact system designed to generate both electricity and breathable oxygen using solar power and water thought to exist in lunar soil.
According to Honda, the system will be tested aboard the International Space Station (ISS), though a specific timeline has not yet been disclosed.
Already utilized in Honda’s electric vehicles, the core of the system will be adapted to sustain human life in space and potentially enhance energy resilience on Earth. “During the lunar day, the system will use solar-generated electricity to power the process,” Honda stated. Its advanced high-differential pressure water electrolysis unit will split water into hydrogen and oxygen.
When night falls on the moon and solar energy is unavailable, astronauts would use some of the stored oxygen to breathe. The remaining oxygen, along with hydrogen generated earlier, would then be used in a fuel cell to continue producing electricity.
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The goal is to create a closed-loop system capable of supporting astronauts during extended lunar missions, particularly as nations including the United States and China work toward establishing permanent lunar bases.
Honda has been involved in lunar technology development for several years through its partnership with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), contributing to NASA’s Artemis program, in which Japan is a key partner.
To validate the system’s performance in space, Honda will conduct the ISS test in partnership with U.S.-based Sierra Space and Tec-Masters. The test is a critical step in proving the system’s ability to operate in the harsh environment of space before attempting deployment on the moon.
This move reflects a growing trend among automakers investing in the space sector. In January, Toyota—the world’s largest car manufacturer—revealed a $44 million investment in Japanese rocket company Interstellar Technologies, highlighting the increasing intersection of automotive innovation and space exploration.
