郑州轻工业附属中学 河南省郑州市-河南省 China 18 years old, 19 years old 5 / 2 English Mars
To fulfill the dream of human settlement on Mars, our team has constructed a Ginkgo-Snowflake Intelligent Camp within the crater of Utopia Plain on Mars. This camp’s design philosophy is inspired by the structural characteristics of the ginkgo leaf and snowflake. The main camp adopts the shapes of these two natural elements, renowned for their high spatial utilization, excellent thermal insulation, and structural stability. The ginkgo leaf symbolizes human resilience and vitality, while the snowflake heralds a flourishing era for humanity on Mars.The camp comprises various components: the main camp, a spacecraft, a signal tower, bionic snowflake-shaped solar panels, a Mars rover, and a protective shield. Given Mars’ harsh environmental conditions, we’ve employed Mars concrete as the primary building material. This innovative material, made from Martian soil and astronaut sweat, offers exceptional durability and radiation resistance, ensuring a safe and comfortable living and working environment for astronauts.Leveraging Mars’ abundant water ice resources, we’ve established a water recycling system that facilitates the extraction of water ice while also enabling water reuse within the camp, significantly reducing the cost of transporting resources from Earth. We’ve also cultivated genetically modified lettuce in space to address astronauts’ bone health issues. Using high-temperature sealed fermentation techniques, we’ve developed organic soil suitable for growing lettuce, overcoming the challenge of crop cultivation on Mars.In terms of energy, we’ve drawn inspiration from the liquid metal battery project of the American energy storage company Ambir. By utilizing batteries with high energy density, long cycle life, and rapid charging capabilities, we aim to alleviate energy storage issues on Mars. Additionally, we’ve employed photovoltaic hydrogen production technology to convert solar energy into hydrogen fuel, mitigating fuel supply concerns.Furthermore, we’ve harnessed the photosynthesis and enzymatic processes of lettuce to capture abundant carbon dioxide from Mars’ atmosphere and convert it into starch, addressing astronauts’ nutritional and energy needs. Additionally, we’ve designed other carbon dioxide conversion devices that use electrolysis to produce oxygen for breathing and methane for power generation.The interior of the camp is designed in two layers to maximize space utilization. The first layer includes the main entrance, maintenance room, laboratory, energy room, and medical bay, providing ample space for scientific research activities. The second layer, designated as the rest area, features lounges, a gym, and VR rooms. These amenities not only cater to astronauts’ daily needs but also offer a virtual escape, allowing them to appreciate Earth’s scenery through virtual reality, thus satisfying their emotional needs.Moreover, we’ve prepared a foldable bionic sunflower-shaped solar power generation device made of monocrystalline silicon, along with transport ships for material transfer and Mars rovers to assist astronauts in monitoring and maintenance tasks.With the firm mission of exploring space and the goal of advancing human scientific and technological development, we are committed to bridging the gap between science, innovation, and outer space, making the heavens our new home.
