CubeSat-Based Mission Architecture for Outer Planet Exploration: Uranus Case Study
IAC 2022 Congress Proceedings, 73rd International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Paris, FranceNicholas Florio Coralie Elmaleh Juan Garcia-Bonilla Abhinav Krishnan Khushi Shah Kiira Tiensuu Erin Austen Nishita Sanghvi Ylenia Di Crescenzio Bram de Winter Marcos Eduardo Rojas Ramirez
The key to understanding exoplanets lies in the deeper study of the planets in our Solar System. While the inner solar system planets have been extensively explored during the last decades, the ice giants have not been visited since Voyager 2’s flybys more than 30 years ago. With more than three quarters of planet candidates discovered by the Kepler space telescope having Neptunian sizes, a mission to the ice giants would provide deeper insights into the compositions & structure of ice giants and consequently, exoplanets. Among the ice giants, Uranus in particular is mysterious in the questions regarding planet formation and evolution. With its puzzling interior structure, unclear energy balance and internal energy transport mechanisms, and its high obliquity, Uranus represents a prime exploration candidate. A rare celestial alignment between Uranus and Jupiter will occur in the early 2030s, that could advantageously shorten travel time, preserve fuel and lower mission costs.
Lessons learned from SGAC’s ACHIEVED mission design project, adapting projects based on curiosity and needs of the next generation
IAC 2022 Congress Proceedings, 73rd International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Paris, FranceBram de Winter Marcos Eduardo Rojas Ramirez Sapna Rao Marion Dugué Priyanka Sinha Coralie Elmaleh Nicholas Florio
Space exploration is entering a new exciting era thanks to multiple planned space missions that aim to increase our knowledge of the solar system and inspire future generations. Therefore, it is no surprise that an ambitious global community of students and young professionals interested in the space sector looks at these future missions with great interest and passion, seeking opportunities to contribute to their planning and realization. Unfortunately, Space Mission Design requires significant knowledge and skills that not everyone can obtain through education. Even at the best universities, students rely on research assignments and extracurricular projects to provide a working environment that allows them to apply what they have learned in classes, develop essential soft skills, and learn how to be proactive and autodidactic.
Mercury Sample Return Mission Design Utilizing Innovative Systems and Technologies
IAC 2022 Congress Proceedings, 73rd International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Paris, FranceSapna Rao Priyanka Sinha Marcos Eduardo Rojas Ramirez Bram de Winter Saira O. Williams Viduranga Landers Nitya Jagadam Sondes Morchedi Dorcas Oseni Rayen Laabidi Harsh Singh
Mercury is one of four terrestrial planets and the smallest planet in the solar system, known to have a significant metallic core and a high metal to silicate ratio. However, the reason for the planet’s specific composition and formation is yet to be explained. While many theories attempt to justify these facts, none can be confirmed without further investigation, such as one provided by a sample return mission. The science collected from this mission will allow for validation of theories about the formation of Mercury and possibly the Solar System. By investigating theories about Mercury’s formation, more information will be uncovered about the Earth’s Moon as there are quite a few similarities between the two bodies. These similarities will help establish a newer, more grounded theory about the origin of the Moon and its effects on Earth. Additionally, learning about Mercury could provide information on how the Earth might evolve over time. Sending a spacecraft to Mercury has many challenges, orbital mechanics being one of the biggest. As Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun, its orbit is the most affected by the Sun’s gravity, making it difficult to maneuver a spacecraft into a stable orbit.
Review of menstrual blood-derived cell therapy to support astronauts in long-term space missions
IAC 2022 Congress Proceedings, 73rd International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Paris, FranceMarion Dugué SGAC Space Exploration Project Group
Mercury is one of four terrestrial planets and the smallest planet in the solar system, known to have a significant metallic core and a high metal to silicate ratio. However, the reason for the planet’s specific composition and formation is yet to be explained. While many theories attempt to justify these facts, none can be confirmed without further investigation, such as one provided by a sample return mission. The science collected from this mission will allow for validation of theories about the formation of Mercury and possibly the Solar System. By investigating theories about Mercury’s formation, more information will be uncovered about the Earth’s Moon as there are quite a few similarities between the two bodies. These similarities will help establish a newer, more grounded theory about the origin of the Moon and its effects on Earth. Additionally, learning about Mercury could provide information on how the Earth might evolve over time.
Analysis of Potential Settlement Locations on the Martian Surface
IAC 2021 Congress Proceedings, 72nd International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Dubai, United Arab EmiratesAnkita Vashishtha Ekaterina Seltikova Andrew Foster SGAC Space Exploration Project Group
https://dl.iafastro.directory/event/IAC-2021/paper/65720/
Conceptual Design of a Lunar Dust Removing Vehicle
IAC 2021 Congress Proceedings, 72nd International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Dubai, United Arab EmiratesRomain Fonteyne Ekaterina Seltikova Hussain Bokhari Ankita Vashishtha SGAC Space Exploration Project Group
https://dl.iafastro.directory/event/IAC-2021/paper/64031/
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