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.
郑州轻工业附属中学 河南省郑州市-金水区 China 19 6 / 1 English
3D design software: Fusion 360
We plan to build a lunar camp that can be completed in 20 years. The camp can provide drinking water, food and other basic living conditions for the lunar personnel, and will establish a sound energy and scientific research system, laying a solid foundation for the lunar personnel to carry out a series of scientific researches. The camp is divided into two main parts: functional area and residential area. The residential area can accommodate six people in the first phase, and will reach the capacity of 12 people when it is fully built. And equipped with appropriate refuge areas. Functional areas include four research areas (biology, geology, physics, and materials), a recreation area, and a subsistence, smelting, and growing area located in the six corners of the camp. We also have a spacecraft equipped with a working ion engine for long distance missions or return to Earth. The camp’s quantum communications radar allows for ultra-range, all-weather, delay-free encrypted communication, making it easy to communicate with other camps on Earth or the Moon.
The main purpose of the lunar camp we have established is scientific research. Just as the name of our team suggests, the lunar camp is a feat of human civilization leaving its home planet and achieving a long-term stay on the moon in a real sense. It is a sign of the outward expansion of human civilization. The establishment of lunar camps is an important breakthrough for human exploration and scientific and technological innovation, as well as an expression of the highest level of human courage, wisdom and practice. Here, we will conduct physical experiments, material development, biological observation, medical research in the microgravity environment, seeking experience for human exploration of extraterrestrial planets, and providing important data for human research in geology, astronomy, chemistry and other fields. Use the moon’s endless space for research, development and navigation, avoid causing secondary disruption to the earth, and protect the earth’s ecological environment.
We decided to set up our lunar camp in a small impact crater above the Shackleton crater on the moon’s South Pole because the 80-90% annual light cycle there would allow us to convert enough solar energy into electricity to keep the base running; The site is close to the permanently Shadowed area, and after infrared spectrum analysis, there is a high possibility that there is a lot of water ice in the shadow area of the crater waiting for our future research and use. Rich mineral resources for our construction base to provide more convenience; About 120 kilometers from the base, Mount Malapet, whose summit is always visible to the Earth, can be used to build a ground-to-ground communication center. On the far side of the mountain, it is not affected by the Earth and can be used for deep space astronomical observation.
The construction of our lunar camp will utilize lunar resources to the maximum extent possible, and combine concrete curing of lunar soil with 3D printing and microgravity glass fabrication technology to build the main structure of the lunar base. We will arrange contour printing robots, 3D printing robots, intelligent water ice collecting robots, cloud reaction based liquid sulfur preparation furnace, acoustic pressure furnace, carrying a small amount of necessary auxiliary materials for landing on the moon. After completing the construction of the big snowflake frame of the main body of the moon camp, the astronauts will go to the moon, arrange and check the state of the life support system. If everything is normal, The first phase of Moon camp is completed. In the second stage, the honeycomb titanium alloy shell of the camp will be prepared with the help of contour printing robots, as well as more abundant means of energy harvesting, such as the construction of lunar soil thermoelectric power arrays and isotope battery arrays.
The threats on the moon mainly come from radiation, meteorites and extreme temperature. Previous studies have shown that lunar soil has good thermal insulation and certain radiation protection, so the concrete printed by lunar soil will play the most important protective role. In addition, based on the abundant silicon oxide and titanium oxide resources on the moon, the titanium alloy shell and radiation-proof glass sandwich will be further constructed. Multiple experimental data show that the structure has excellent physical and chemical properties. And our lunar camp is located in a small impact crater above the Shackleton crater at the South Pole of the moon. This would place the camp in a sunken area surrounded by hills or craters, greatly reducing the risk of meteorites hitting the camp. In addition, our moon camp has a semi-recessed design, and the lowest floor will be built as a refuge area. At the same time, the Earth and moon joint warning system is used to provide all-weather impact warning for possible dangers, so as to prevent large-scale disasters from harming personnel stationed in the moon.
Water:
Water resources are essential for survival, and we built the base near the water ice area to facilitate access. The water ice collected will be first stored in underground ice caves, and then melted every week to feed it into the water supply system, where it will be filtered for people to use.
Food:
In the early stage of exploration, food should be based on Earth space food, but not only on food brought from Earth. In preparation for a long stay on the Moon, we will feed mainly on crops that have a short breeding cycle. We built aeropulturation rooms in the outer areas of the base, filled the culture rooms with pressurized atomization of nutrient solution, oxygen and carbon dioxide exhued by human beings to carry out soilless culture, cultivate transgenic crops and provide nutrients needed by astronauts.
Air:
Air is one of the important environmental factors for human survival. Oxygen can be released by electrolyzing water as a reserve oxygen resource. We also plan to extract/refine oxygen from oxygen-containing rock masses. At the same time, we will add an air circulation system to ensure that the astronauts have fresh air at all times on the base.
Energy:
Radioisotope batteries, characterized by their simple structure and the ability to operate without moving parts, could be used as backup and emergency power sources for lunar camps.
2.Solar energy can be used to build a lunar base in the future. Without the influence of the atmosphere, the moon uses solar energy 1.5 times more efficiently than on Earth. In addition, the silicon materials needed for solar panel production and panel support materials can be mined on the lunar surface, which has great advantages for the gradual expansion of the subsequent lunar base.
3.Monthly soil temperature difference power generation
Carbon dioxide exhaled by lunar residents can be captured by diversified fixed adsorption equipment (McCas), which converts solid carbon dioxide into gas for plants to use for photosynthesis. The life support system drains the water that has ingested sweat and urine into a circulating tank, where it uses a fish-like gill filter to remove available oxygen and create new water to eat. Household waste is stored in the camp engine room, and some of the waste generated by the astronauts can be reused, such as recyclable materials, metal appliances, etc. These items can be reprocessed and remanufactured to be used as space vehicle parts, reducing dependence on Earth resources, and used in camp maintenance and construction. Other wastes produced by astronauts that cannot be reused, such as disposable gloves, plastic bags and paper towels, should be incinerated and buried at high temperatures on the Moon to avoid environmental damage.
Our lunar camp adopts quantum communication technology, with a quantum communication radar and two signal receiving and protection devices, and realizes real-time encrypted quantum communication between two places at any distance by taking advantage of the ultra distance effect and indecipherable characteristics of quantum entanglement and quantum transmission. At the same time, due to the properties of quantum entanglement, the bases on the front and back of the moon no longer need the signal transmission of relay satellites, and can communicate and receive signals at any time.
Lunar surface sampling: The lunar crew will sample the lunar surface to study the moon’s origin, composition and the evolution of the solar system.
Planetary geology experiment: Astronauts conducted geological surveys on the lunar surface through lunar rovers, probes and other tools, collecting and analyzing rocks, dust and other data and samples to understand the structure of the lunar crust, geomorphic changes, magnetic field, etc.
Technical verification of lunar base construction: In order to realize the vision of establishing a base on the moon, it is planned to build laboratories, power plants, oxygen production facilities, life support and waste treatment systems on the moon, and carry out technical verification and practical application.
Lunar environment monitoring experiment: Because the moon has no atmosphere and magnetic field to protect it, the planet is exposed to space radiation and small objects. Scientists can use a variety of technologies to monitor the moon’s radiation environment, the impact of small objects, and temperature changes on the moon’s surface. These experiments could provide important environmental data for future manned missions to ensure the health and safety of astronauts.
Space science experiments: Space science experiments can be carried out on the moon, such as observing the cosmic background radiation, solar radiation, interstellar dust, the structure of the Milky Way, etc.
Space medical experiments: Conducting space medical experiments on the moon can help scientists understand the physical and psychological responses of humans in extreme environments, which has important implications for the health and safety of long-term astronauts. These experiments could include testing the effects of new space suits, the performance of life support systems and the production and consumption rates of human food, water and oxygen.
Basic knowledge of physics, engineering and aeronautics: Astronauts need to understand the physical and mechanical properties of spacecraft, such as kinematics, dynamics and thermodynamics, as well as concepts of various engineering systems, including propulsion systems, life support systems, communications systems and data processing systems.
Understanding the Space environment: Astronauts need to understand the characteristics of the space environment, such as vacuum, radiation, microgravity, cosmic dust, and so on. They also need to learn about the lunar environment, including surface characteristics, rock composition, air quality, solar radiation and more.
Special Skills and technical abilities: Astronauts need to train in relevant skills and technical abilities, such as space walking, spacecraft operation, control systems, medical first aid and maintenance.
Teamwork and communication skills: Lunar missions require astronauts to work in a relatively confined environment, so they will need to learn effective teamwork and communication skills as well as problem-solving skills.
Preparation for physical and mental fitness: Astronauts need to be in good physical and mental condition for long flights and the high-stress conditions of the environment. They need to undergo simulation training and survival skills training to maintain physical health and emotional stability.
Flight simulation: Training astronauts will need to perform simulations in simulators and focus on training flight simulation skills to ensure they can cope with emergencies as they arise.
Academic curriculum: In addition to practical skills for the mission, astronauts learn theoretical knowledge in a variety of ways, including academic subjects such as human physiology, systems engineering design, and so on, to provide a conceptual understanding of the problems of researching and solving the mission.
Our lunar spacecraft mainly uses conventional propellant rockets. On the surface of the moon, we will use a special rover for exploration and work. In addition, we have a spacecraft equipped with a propellant free ion engine, which will allow the lunar crew to complete exploration and transfer in a short time. The main way to return to Earth is to dock the spacecraft with the re-entry module in low Earth orbit and then ride the re-entry module back to Earth
