Transcript My Own Space Mission

My Own Space Mission
By: Tam-Mara Stevens
Objective
• Be creative, but logical in designing a
space craft that will take you to a
destination in the solar system to gather
data that can benefit modern society.
To explore strange new worlds
To seek out new life and new civilizations
To boldly go where no man has gone before…
Destination
(3 points)
DIRECTIONS: Answer the questions below in complete sentences.
• Where will you go? Pluto
• Why do you wish to explore here? Because
it is the least studied of all the planets in
our solar system.
• What do you hope to learn from this
place? Anything really not much is known
about Pluto I’d probably be fascinated with
whatever I would find.
Data
(3 points)
DIRECTIONS: Answer the questions below in complete sentences.
• What data do you want to collect here (ex:
soil, life forms, etc.)? Life forms would be amazing seeing how
life on Pluto is kind of impossible because it is so cold
• What instruments will you need to collect
and store your data?
• How will the data you collect be used
when you return home?
Societal Benefits
(3 points)
DIRECTIONS: Describe at least one benefit your exploration will
have for modern society (ex: found a cure for a disease).
• Benefit 1: We would no more about the planet. Not
much is known about Pluto so even just arriving would
be a huge benefit.
• Benefit 2 (optional): Why Is NASA Exploring Pluto?
NASA sends spacecraft to other planets because exploring space is exciting.
It helps people learn new things. Spacecraft have visited every major planet
in the solar system. Studying places like Pluto may help scientists learn how
planets form. http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/k-4/stories/whatis-pluto-k4.html
Challenging Conditions
(3 points)
DIRECTIONS: Research your destination. Identify at least one condition in your destination
that will be challenging (ex: extreme temperatures). Then, explain how you plan to overcome
these challenges with the design of your spacecraft.
• Challenging condition 1: Getting there
– I plan to overcome this condition by: Getting there
would be a HUGE challenge/obstacle because it would take about nine years
to get to Pluto and that’s not even including coming back, you have to think
we would have to pack enough supplies to last about
18-20 years. The only way I can think to overcome this obstacle is
finding/making a faster spacecraft to get us there and back
• Challenging condition 2 (optional): The atmosphere
– I plan to overcome this condition by: Pluto's atmosphere is very thin
and consists of nitrogen, methane, and carbon monoxide - not a
breathable mix. An Earth – like habitat would be needed and your
own energy source since Pluto is so far away from the sun
Spacecraft Design
Description (3 points)
• Using specific details,
describe your spacecraft
design here. Remember
to include the parts that
allowed you to overcome
your challenging
condition(s) and collect
your desired data on the
previous slides.
(8 points)
Sketch/picture (5 points)
Notes:
– You may
design this
template
however you
wish
– If you need
help, refer to
the recording
OR call me
The End