La Devesa School Carlet-Valencia Spain 14 years old 3 / 2 English Mars
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Welcome to Sugar Mars, a whimsical base where astronauts call home. Picture a vibrant candy-inspired house, with walls painted in shades red, and white creating a cozy and inviting living space. Every corner of Sugar Mars is a delightful surprise, transporting astronauts to a world of sweetness and wonder. Sugar Mars is designed to be a respite from the challenges of Martian exploration.
But Sugar Mars is more than just a candy-coated house. A lush greenhouse stands tall, filled with rows of vibrant fruits, vegetables, and plants. The hydroponic system used here allows these crops to thrive without soil, with nutrient-rich water solutions nourishing their growth. Astronauts can pick fresh produce straight from the garden.
Nestled within the garden is a small pond of crystal-clear water. This pond not only serves as a peaceful oasis for relaxation but also as a source of sustenance. The water is carefully maintained and replenished using a closed-loop system, ensuring its cleanliness and availability for various purposes. They source water from two distinct methods. Firstly, an advanced regolith filtration system extracts and purifies water from the Martian soil itself. This is innovative technology.
Energy at Sugar Mars is generated through a combination of renewable sources and advanced technologies. Solar panels cover the exterior of the base, harnessing the abundant sunlight on Mars to generate clean and sustainable electricity. These panels are designed to be highly efficient, even in the Martian environment, ensuring a continuous power supply.
Breathable air is a necessity for astronauts on Mars, and Sugar Mars has a solution. Through a process called electrolysis, the base extracts carbon dioxide (CO2) from the Martian atmosphere and converts it into breathable oxygen (O2). This closed-loop system continuously supplies astronauts with a sustainable and breathable air source, ensuring their well-being and enabling them to explore and thrive on Mars.
The base is constructed to withstand extreme conditions, with robust materials and advanced engineering. Astronauts are equipped with state-of-the-art spacesuits that provide life support and radiation shielding.
Let’s take a glimpse into a day on Mars for one of the astronauts at Sugar Mars:
The day begins at 7:00 with a refreshing glass of water. The astronauts start their day by checking the water filtration systems, ensuring they have enough clean water for the day ahead.
After breakfast, at 7:45, the astronauts don their spacesuits and head out to explore the Martian landscape. They conduct experiments to study the planet’s atmosphere.
For lunch, from 14:05 to 15:06, the astronauts gather in the base’s dining hall to enjoy a meal together. Food on Mars is a combination of freeze-dried rations and fresh produce grown in the base’s hydroponic gardens.
In the afternoon, from 15:07 to 17:45, the astronauts continue their exploration of Mars.
As the sun sets on “Sugar Mars,” from 18:00 to 22:30, the astronauts gather for dinner and reflect on the day’s activities. They discuss their findings. Before bed, they check the base’s systems one last time, for another day on the Red Planet.
