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Moon Camp Pioneers 2022 – 2023 Project Gallery

 

In Moon Camp Pioneers, each team’s mission is to 3D design a complete Moon Camp using the software of their choice. They also have to explain how they will use local resources, protect astronauts from the dangers of space and describe the living and working facilities in their Moon Camp.

Blessed by Artemis

郑州轻工业附属中学  河南省郑州市-金水区    China 19   3 / 3 English
3D design software: Fusion 360



1.1 – Project Description

Our lunar facility was thoughtfully created to accommodate our astronauts’ diverse needs while they live and work on the moon. The structure of the foundation is designed to facilitate effective management and repair in a low-gravity setting and to increase productivity. The structures are intelligently planned, with separate portions set aside for both astronaut lodging and scientific research.

Additionally, we are aware that prolonged isolation from the outside world might be detrimental to an astronaut’s mental health. In order to relieve stress and anxiety, we have added elements like counseling rooms and recreational spaces.

Furthermore, safety and health are important objectives. Our lunar colony contains a fitness center to preserve the astronauts’ physical well-being in order to accomplish this, as well as an automatically sterilized robotic operating room. By doing this, we can make sure that our astronauts are robust and equipped to do their duties as effectively as possible.

Generally speaking, the primary goal of creating the lunar station was science study. We have, however, taken great care to ensure that it is also a pleasant place for our astronauts to live and work in, with first-rate medical facilities to protect both their physical and emotional well-being.

1.2 – Why do you want to build a Moon Camp? Explain the main purpose of your Moon Camp (for example scientific, commercial and/or touristic purposes).

Our lunar base’s main objective is to carry out scientific research, with a particular emphasis on cultivating plant species that can survive in the special lunar soil environment. While simultaneously investigating the vast and diverse mineral resources that are available on the moon, we are using plant genetic experiments to enhance and improve these species. Our lunar outpost also serves as a center for the creation and synthesis of highly specialized alloys and steel formulas that take advantage of the unique features of the moon’s low gravity and high vacuum. This important research is advancing the design of spaceship components and building blocks, which is hastening human exploration of deep space.

Overall, our lunar colony is recognized as the main location for expanding space research. Our work is at the vanguard of establishing human life on the moon and beyond with an uncompromising dedication to the best research.

2.1 – Where do you want to build your Moon Camp? Explain your choice.

On the South Pole of the moon, close to the Shackleton crater, was where we set our camp. The position has a lot of benefits, including year-round solar illumination, which makes it the perfect place for solar panels to provide power for the camp. Because of the camp’s proximity to water ice, essential water resources are always close at hand for the research operations carried out at the base.

Overall, the strategic placement of our lunar base ensures that the tools required to support lunar scientific study are easily accessible. We’re still committed to making the area as effective as possible to facilitate ongoing, long-term research efforts on the lunar surface.

2.2 – How do you plan to build your Moon Camp? Consider how you can utilise the Moon’s natural resources, and which materials you would need to bring from Earth. Describe the techniques, materials and your design choices.

The establishment of our lunar camp began with an initial spacecraft transporting a select number of astronauts, essential materials, and specialized robots to the moon’s surface. Our astronauts then use advanced robotic technology to implement a 3D printing process that sinters lunar dust into a sturdy, versatile building material. The sintered lunar dust, combined with lunar concrete and polyethylene, is then used to construct a durable and sustainable base for our astronauts.

During this building phase, the initial team of astronauts will work in tandem with specialized robots to construct the base, while continuing to carry out their research activities. This integrated approach allows us to work with maximum efficiency and effectively establish a suitable facility for the remaining astronauts and necessary resources.

Once the camp’s initial construction is complete, the rest of the astronauts and required materials are then transported to the lunar base, ensuring that it is fully equipped to support the scientific research activities that are a critical component of our mission.

Overall, our methodical approach to establishing the lunar camp ensures that we remain true to our mission’s scientific goals while leveraging advanced technology and the unique resources of the lunar surface to construct a sustainable, effective living and research facility for our astronauts.

2.3 – How does your Moon Camp protect and provide shelter to your astronauts against the Moon’s harsh environment?

Our lunar camp is engineered to withstand the hostile and inhospitable lunar environment, using advanced materials and technology to protect our astronauts from potential hazards. We incorporate polyethylene and lunar soil to act as insulation to maintain a comfortable temperature within the camp, while also providing effective radiation protection.

In addition to these measures, we employ a protective outermost layer, known as a Whipple shield, which offers a high level of defense against meteorite impacts, considered a constant peril in the lunar environment.

When our astronauts venture outside the camp for research activities, we ensure that they are well-equipped and adequately protected. Our astronauts wear specialized extravehicular spacesuits that are designed to protect the wearer from the vacuum of space, extreme temperatures, and micrometeoroids. The lunar rover they use for transportation is similarly engineered to provide reliable mobility while keeping our astronauts completely safe.

Our commitment to safety and protection is paramount, and we take great pride in knowing that our astronauts are secure and well-protected while conducting their important research activities on the lunar surface.

3.1 – How will your Moon Camp provide astronauts with sustainable access to basic needs like water, food, air and power?

Water:

Water ice is used as the primary source of water for the moon camp, and a water circulation system is also constructed to lessen water resources’ waste. In daily life, we will store a lot of water in the water tank, and at the same time, the water recycling equipment will collect all the liquids and purify them, realizing water recycling. When collecting water ice, we utilize the mechanical arm hot drill on the lunar rover to melt water ice.

Food:

In order to maintain a consistent power supply and ensure uninterrupted operation of the lunar camp, we have implemented a dual-power system that utilizes the advantages of both photovoltaic power generation and fuel cell power storage. During daylight hours, we harness the power of the sun to produce electricity, while utilizing excess energy to store power for later use in fuel cell storage.

By employing this hybrid system, our lunar base can operate during times without sunlight or when additional power is required. Our innovative approach ensures a steady and reliable energy supply, enabling our astronauts to conduct thorough and uninterrupted scientific research while on the lunar surface.

Power:

In order to maintain a consistent power supply and ensure uninterrupted operation of the lunar camp, we have implemented a dual-power system that utilizes the advantages of both photovoltaic power generation and fuel cell power storage. During daylight hours, we harness the power of the sun to produce electricity, while utilizing excess energy to store power for later use in fuel cell storage.

By employing this hybrid system, our lunar base can operate during times without sunlight or when additional power is required. Our innovative approach ensures a steady and reliable energy supply, enabling our astronauts to conduct thorough and uninterrupted scientific research while on the lunar surface.

Air:

The safety and well-being of our astronauts are of utmost concern, and to that end, we have established efficient and reliable sources of oxygen at the lunar base. The majority of our oxygen comes from a sophisticated electrolysis process using water, which is then carefully monitored and circulated throughout the base.

In addition, we have a small but efficient ecological system that employs single-celled algae and specific plant species within specially designed ecological warehouses and planting rooms to produce supplemental oxygen. All of our systems are designed for maximum efficiency and sustainability, ensuring that our astronauts have access to a constant supply of breathable air while conducting their research activities on the moon.

3.2 – How will your Moon Camp deal with the waste produced by the astronauts on the Moon?

Our moon base must efficiently handle the garbage produced by the astronauts in order to maintain a viable and useful lunar home. Sorting the waste into several categories, such as hazardous materials, organic waste, and non-organic waste, would be the first stage. The lunar soil can be fertilized by composting organic waste, including food scraps and biological waste, to grow plants. Through cutting-edge technologies created especially for space exploration, non-organic trash like plastic and metal can be recycled. Chemicals and radioactive waste, for example, must be properly contained and sent back to Earth for proper disposal. It is important for our moon base to prioritize waste reduction, reuse, and recycling in order to minimize the environmental impact and ensure the long-term sustainability of the lunar ecosystem.

3.3 – How will your Moon Camp maintain communications with Earth and other Moon bases?

The success and security of our moon outpost depend on keeping in touch with Earth and other lunar bases. Through a combination of satellite relays and ground-based communication technologies, we would create a reliable communication network. The communication technology would be built to resist the hostile lunar environment and use the least amount of electricity possible. Protocols for routine communication scheduling and emergency procedures would also be established. Additionally, in order to promote a sense of community and facilitate resource sharing, we would cooperate and exchange information with other lunar bases. We would look into the prospect of setting up a high-speed communication link with Earth, such as a laser communication system, as part of our long-term plan. This would allow for real-time connection and data transfer, enhancing the capabilities of our lunar colony for exploration and scientific study.

4.1 – What scientific topic(s) would be the focus of the research in your Moon Camp? Explain which experiments you plan to do on the Moon (for example in the topics of geology, low gravity environment, biology, technology, robotics, astronomy etc.).

The science topic that will be the main focus of our investigation in our lunar colony will be astrobiology, which is the study of the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the universe. We would like to look into the possibilities of life on the moon in order to better understand the origins of life and the search for extraterrestrial life.

We would conduct a series of tests to achieve this, learning more about the lunar environment and its potential to support life. We would study the chemical composition of the lunar soil, as well as radiation exposure, temperature, and other environmental factors that might affect the survival and growth of life.A crucial experiment we would do to develop plant species that can flourish in the lunar soil environment is plant gene engineering. This would help us understand the potential for agriculture on the moon as well as provide us with significant insights into the challenges and potential solutions connected with supporting life on future worlds.We would focus on astrobiology and the mining and utilization of lunar resources. We would investigate the unique properties of lunar materials in the low-gravity environment in order to develop novel alloys and steel, as well as innovative building materials and spaceship architectures. This research is required to pave the way for human expansion into outer space.

Another major area of focus is planetary geology, which examines the geologic history and processes of the solar system using the moon as a laboratory. We would study the craters, mountains, and rock formations on the moon to understand the origin and development of our solar system.

5.1 – What would you include in your astronaut training programme, to help prepare the astronauts for a Moon mission?

Our astronaut training program would involve a number of components to get our astronauts ready for their upcoming lunar exploration trip. To make sure that our astronauts are in top physical shape to manage the demands of spaceflight and the lunar environment, we would first concentrate on physical training. Exercises for this would include strength training, microgravity training, and cardiovascular and endurance training.

We would place a strong emphasis on technical skill development in addition to physical training, such as operating and maintaining spaceship systems, research instruments, and space suits. Additionally, as part of our training program, we would practice sample collection, habitat maintenance, and emergency procedures on the lunar surface. To prepare our astronauts for the difficulties of operating in a high-stress, high-risk environment, we would also provide training in cooperation, communication, and problem-solving.

Furthermore, we would prioritize our astronauts’ mental and emotional health by providing them with psychological training, stress-reduction strategies, and team-building activities. This would guarantee that our astronauts are psychologically capable of coping with the loneliness, confinement, and other psychological difficulties associated with living and working on the moon.

To assure the security and success of our astronauts as well as the mission as a whole, our training program would be extensive and varied, covering all facets of spaceflight and lunar exploration.

5.2 – What space vehicles will your future Moon mission need? Describe the vehicles found in your Moon camp and consider how you will travel to and from Earth, and explore new destinations on the Moon’s surface.

We require a sophisticated spaceship that can carry us to the moon safely, return to Earth after the mission is through, and is highly autonomous and dependable for the upcoming moon expedition. We discovered some unique means of transportation at the lunar encampment, such as light off-road vehicles and space motorcycles. These vehicles give us the mobility and workspace we require on the moon while allowing us to investigate the moon’s surface more conveniently, effectively, and efficiently. We shall search for new locations and uncharted territory on the moon’s surface while concentrating on its geological features and prospective mineral riches. The moon will serve as our primary launching pad for faraway space research, and we will work to create a more sustainable existence there. In order to study the numerous mysteries of the moon, a future lunar expedition will require an advanced spaceship, superior conveyance, and an excellent crew.