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.
Third Place – Non-ESA Member states
郑州轻工工业大学附属中学 河南省郑州市-金水区 China 19 5 / 2 English
3D design software: Fusion 360
Our base will initially be built as a recreation base for astronauts, and we hope to accumulate experience to cope with the subsequent establishment and expansion of the commercial tourism base, by creating constant pressure chambers, such as recreation rooms, communication rooms and living quarters, we allow astronauts to experience the feeling of being different from the ground in microgravity. Our base will be divided into a number of areas including accommodation, communication rooms, entertainment areas, medical facilities and so on, these areas will be autonomous, green, energy saving and emission reduction in the design and manufacture. The distributed module area will fully meet the needs of the astronauts. In terms of comfort, we are using a smart light-conditioning system to adapt to the different conditions of the astronauts. We plan to make full use of the on-site resources on the moon, and the lunar rover will regularly collect the resources available on the surface of the moon for operation of the base, at the same time, special mirrors are used to bring in large amounts of light to fuse energy onto the solar panels. In the energy use of solar hydrogenation energy to continue to power the base
In the future, our base will operate as a commercial tourism model, which may become an innovative way of tourism in the future, by creating multi-module areas such as recreation rooms and communication rooms, the astronauts can experience the convenience of space technology. In this base, the astronauts can experience the space environment firsthand, you can experience different types of accommodation and explore scientific issues on the moon, while also enjoying a unique space tourism experience. In addition, we will use the Moon’s special location to collect all kinds of useful data for feedback to promote the future development of multi-purpose base.
We decided to build our base on the Shackleton of a hill near the Moon’s South Pole, where it was illuminated for a long time, its rich solar energy resources into electricity to meet the operational needs of the base. Its unique location and environment have helped to reduce the risk to the base from the lunar environment, and its large indigenous mineral resources can be used as a source of building materials, at the same time, the vast resources of water ice and oxygen on the Moon’s surface can help our normal survival, where communication and transportation between the Earth is more advantageous, this ensures the continued operation of the camp and the availability of resources
In the early stages, robots will operate by taking full advantage of the natural resources on the Moon’s surface, by melting and electrolyzing the lunar soil or rock to obtain large amounts of materials such as silicon to build the base, the regolith material extracted from the lunar surface is converted into a solid material that can be 3D printed, and a protective layer is printed on the structure through a 3D printer to create a base. In the middle and later stages, the operation will be carried out by robot and man, and the lunar surface resources will be collected by the Lunar Rover for Auxiliary Construction. The atmosphere conditions inside the base will be maintained by hydrogen, nitrogen and other gases entering the base, because the lunar soil has good heat insulation characteristics, the bare part of the lunar surface to cover the lunar soil to maintain constant temperature characteristics, the use of barium silicate glass with excellent radiation resistance in the dome structure makes it easier for astronauts to observe cosmic phenomena. At the same time, we will bring some food and water from the earth to maintain the necessary living conditions, communications equipment and maintenance tools are also essential, these are important guarantees for maintaining contact with the earth and repairing unexpected failures.
On the one hand, our lunar base is located in a stable area, using special shock absorbers to mitigate moonquake’s effects, on the other hand, our base will use radar to monitor the external environment in real time all the time and the data will be returned to the main control room to monitor the potential danger at all times in order to take appropriate measures, the radiation-proof dome structure and the constant temperature cabin above the base have to some extent reduced the harm of electromagnetic radiation and temperature difference to the human body, we also add aluminum and other absorbing materials to the walls of buildings to minimize the time astronauts spend in harmful radiation. The Moon base has a sophisticated air filtration system that can regulate the amount of lunar dust entering buildings, and filter and treat toxic gases and exhaust gases on the Moon’s surface, and maintain the appropriate oxygen concentration and air pressure, this design feature will ensure that astronauts can safely enter and leave the base, while minimizing dust particles. The base has a well-developed emergency response system and a fault-tolerance mechanism that ensures that other systems will continue to function even if some components fail, which is essential for the health and safety of astronauts. At the same time, the base of the lunar rover and spacecraft in the event of an emergency to help us temporarily shift positions, during which we will continue to strengthen the base to protect treatment
For water resources, first, through the extraction of water ice resources on the Moon’s surface, after the source is treated and stored in a dedicated water tank, and second, for the astronauts themselves to carry out the recovery of liquid outflow treatment, after the water circulation equipment purification filtration and other operations are also stored in a special water tank for use.
For food acquisition, on the one hand, we will produce some simple crops through the base’s own space, plantation environment, on the other hand, the warehouse on the base has stored the convenient food from the earth for the astronauts to use.
We’re going to meet the base’s operational needs by building arrays of solar panels and combining them with hydrogen-rich power plants on the moon, and at the same time, emergency batteries brought from Earth can also respond to emergencies.
We’re going to grow plants that produce oxygen, use the base efficiently, air filtration and circulation systems the air purification system converts gases such as carbon dioxide from astronauts’ breath into oxygen, which is continuously harvested by melting and electrolyzing lunar soil.
Organic matter, such as waste water and food residues, can be recycled through technologies such as Bioreactor to produce new food or fuel; Liquid wastes such as urine and other liquid wastes can be treated through a series of filtration and purification processes to recover water resources, which can be used in agriculture, cleaning and other modules. For human waste such as sewage, faeces and other biological wastes, these wastes can be further treated with Bioreactor (such as treatment of compressed matter) and nitrification reactors, address a range of waste generation challenges. In reducing waste generation and disposal, we also use sustainable materials strategies and facilities to control the total amount of astronaut waste.
Our base has established a reliable communications system, using satellite links and other earth-to-earth communications systems, as well as relaying satellite stations built by scientists in space, the information is transmitted by satellite from lunar camp to Earth or other bases, and has the characteristics of wide coverage, high transmission speed and high stability, the base is also equipped with a rapid data-processing system and network structure for data transmission and sharing of information on the scientific environment and astronaut health with earth and other lunar bases. These technologies can not only provide reliable, high-speed communication services, but also support a variety of data transmission and communication needs, such as voice, video, text, and so on
Our base will focus on the subject of astronomy, which is the study of the universe and its celestial bodies, covering a wide range of fields, planetary Science, the structure and evolution of stars, the formation and evolution of galaxies, cosmology, using this particular geographical location, we will use telescopes and other astronomical instruments, observing Galaxies, stars, planets and other celestial bodies at different wavelengths and studying their physical properties, and collecting data from satellites, spacecraft and other astronomical instruments, using computer simulations and data analysis methods to study unknown problems such as star structure, the Big Bang and dark matter, and by simulating the physical conditions of the sun and other celestial bodies in the laboratory, to explore their physics and chemical property, such as the synthesis of new celestial materials or the study of nuclear fusion in stars, and to establish astronomical databases to collate and summarize existing astronomical data, to provide basic data and reference information for further astronomical research. We’ll also be looking at the origin and evolution of life from an astronomical point of view, for example, by conducting asteroid sampling missions, by studying whether or not there are precursors of life in asteroids, and by conducting experiments, we can better understand the mysteries of the universe and provide support and help for future space exploration.
The following training programs will help astronauts prepare for future missions to the Moon and ensure that they have the necessary knowledge and skills to meet the challenges. First of all, it will train some knowledge about physics and astronomy, such as gravity, kinematics, interstellar navigation, etc. . After living on Earth for a long time, astronauts need to adapt to the space environment, the training program will cover how to deal with the physical response to weightlessness, the psychological stress response and the standard operation of adjusting to space life; astronauts will need to learn how to walk in a vacuum, training will include walking in a space suit, using tools and equipment and dealing with possible emergencies; astronauts will be trained in the operation of spacecraft, including how to pilot and operate the Lunar Module, control the launch vehicle, make orbit adjustments and so on; astronauts need to learn how to communicate effectively with the ground control center, the training will cover the use of radio and other communications equipment and responses to emergencies and emergencies; the mission to the moon will involve a large number of plans and missions, therefore, astronauts need to know how to effectively manage and carry out missions, complete tasks according to the schedule and maintain high efficiency and accuracy; in addition, they also need to develop psychological qualities, to cope with the loneliness and anxiety that prolonged space exploration may bring.
Our future missions to the moon will require lunar landers, which will be used to transport astronauts and equipment from the earth to the surface of the moon, and they will need to be able to carry enough fuel and supplies, to support long-term space travel and survival on the moon; the lander will be used to land probes and equipment from the lunar lander to the lunar surface, which requires good hover and landing capabilities, and can be stable on the lunar surface, until the completion of the mission. Our base is equipped with lunar rovers for transportation and for movement and exploration on the lunar surface. When the astronauts return to Earth after the mission, they need to leave the lunar surface in a transfer ship, which will take them back to a specific orbit, and then return to Earth in a lander.
