Space Apps Challenge 2018

DPK-Moongroupé | Mission to the Moon!

Team Updates

We have a final cut of our video!

pavelgriPavel Grigorov
We made the route! Its length is 176 km or around 109 miles. It will pass trough interesting geological features like wrinkle ridges and swirls. There we will make measurements of the magnetic field. To route is specifically designed to also pass trough areas with abundance of iron, titanium, helium- 3, thorium and water ice.
We made the route! Its length is 176 km or around 109 miles. It will pass trough interesting geological features like wrinkle ridges and swirls. There we will make measurements of the magnetic field. To route is specifically designed to also pass trough areas with abundance of iron, titanium, helium- 3, thorium and water ice.
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3D animations of the landing and the movements of the lander

Landing and releasing of the rover

The movements (hopper) of the lander

It is important to mention that the animations are not really in scale.

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Why the Seismometer in the lander is very important?

By including a Seismometer as one of the instruments on board of the lander we will be able to explore the seismic activity on the far side of the Moon. But not only that, the Seismometer will be able to detect the frequency of meteorite crashes. This can give us very important information about the dangers of establishing a colony there. By detecting the waves created by the meteorite crashes, the seismograph could give us a view of the inner lunar layers.

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Here You can have a look at the schematics of the lander. In yellow is the box of the rover. Underneath it there will be a air bag, that will inflate during the landing. In blue and red are the openings for the Thermal Emission Spectrometer and the X-ray diffraction and fluorescence instrument. Using the robotic hand, the rover will be able to put probes in them.
Here You can have a look at the schematics of the lander. In yellow is the box of the rover. Underneath it there will be a air bag, that will inflate during the landing. In blue and red are the openings for the Thermal Emission Spectrometer and the X-ray diffraction and fluorescence instrument. Using the robotic hand, the rover will be able to put probes in them.
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Solar panels

We've decided to get rid of some of the solar panels, because they might interfere with the movement of the robotic arm. That's why we are sticking with a solar panel only on the back of the back (:D) of the rover. (The folded solar panel can be seen on the back of the rover on the sketch in the previous update :) )

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Final sketch of the rover (The clean version). In case You are wondering what is that thing on the top of the rover that looks like a crown, well, that is the 360 degree camera. It will allow us to make 360 degree videos and pictures. Using a VR headset, people on Earth will be able to see and explore the beautiful lunar landscape.
Final sketch of the rover (The clean version). In case You are wondering what is that thing on the top of the rover that looks like a crown, well, that is the 360 degree camera. It will allow us to make 360 degree videos and pictures. Using a VR headset, people on Earth will be able to see and explore the beautiful lunar landscape.
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Some rough sketches of the rover. :D
Some rough sketches of the rover. :D
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We have 3D model of the rover too. Five compartments will be placed on the back of the rover. They will be used for the storing of samples, that will be later further examined by the Instruments on the board of the lander.
We have 3D model of the rover too. Five compartments will be placed on the back of the rover. They will be used for the storing of samples, that will be later further examined by the Instruments on the board of the lander.
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We are ready with the basic 3D model of the lander. The electricity and heat transitioning socket is visible on the first picture. (The one in white)
We are ready with the basic 3D model of the lander. The electricity and heat transitioning socket is visible on the first picture. (The one in white)
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Why is helium-3 so special?

This isotop of helium is found in great abundances on the Moon, but what can we use it for? The answer is simple - clean nuclear energy. Having a reliable energy source will be very important for the future lunar colonies. The lunar nights last around 17 days, so solar power could not do all of the job. Helium- 3 might be the solution. If we find a way to build a nuclear fusion reactor we will be able to produce enough energy. The product of the nuclear fusion of helium- 3 is pure water. This means that these reactors are environmentally friendly. This technology can also be used on the Earth. Sadly here helium- 3 is not very much. Someday we might even export it from the Moon.

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Not only iron. There we can find thorium, titanium, helium-3 and water ice. Examining the abundance of this materials is crucial for the future exploration of the Moon.
Not only iron. There we can find thorium, titanium, helium-3 and water ice. Examining the abundance of this materials is crucial for the future exploration of the Moon.
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This sea, as the seas on the near side of the Moon, is from a volcanic origin. That is why there is an abundance of iron.
This sea, as the seas on the near side of the Moon, is from a volcanic origin. That is why there is an abundance of iron.
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Looking for a place to land on to the far side of the Moon. The terrain in Mare Moscoviense looks good!
Looking for a place to land on to the far side of the Moon. The terrain in Mare Moscoviense looks good!
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