High-Level Project Summary
We aim to find a sustainable and global solution to the food problem of astronauts going to the Moon and Mars. Because in the future long-term space travel will be inevitable. For this we are developing a new crop production and storage model by providing the necessary conditions for plants in an oxygen-free and gravity-free environment. We aim to recycle used packaging and human wastes (CO2, urine, faeces) into the system within a certain cycle.
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Detailed Project Description
There is a reactor at the back of the urine and faeces tanks which were previously kept for sixth months. This reactor adjusts pH and pressure values suitable for plants. Urine and faeces nourish plants to grow faster and more efficiently. The oxygen released by plants as a result of photosynthesis is used by astronauts. A cycle is created by using the carbon dioxide which is increased by the exhalation of astronauts by plants. The urine and faeces that the astronauts ferment throughout the journey are ready to fertilize other plants. In this way wastes such as faeces which may cause problems in the long run are recycled. Provides to astronauts with fresh fruit and vegetables, preventing them from being deprived of vitamins. In addition growing plants with this system positively affects psychology of astronauts. With our system we hope to enable long term journeys to distant celestial bodies and help humanity explore space.
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Hackathon Journey
Space Applications were difficult but also beautiful and enjoyable. In this challenge we learned that we should never give up and be determined and patient. We also got more information about space exploration. The reason we choose this project is our desire to help humanity with the problems it may face on longer space travels. While developing our project we thought solution-oriented and paid attention to its realism. Although we had differences of opinion we took everyone's opinion and came to a common decision. Thank you to our mentors who helped us on this journey.
References
https://history.nasa.gov/SP-202/sess1.7.htm
https://history.nasa.gov/SP-202/p51.htm
https://history.nasa.gov/SP-202/p45.htm
Tags
#astroMars #space
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