SSC 2021 Teaser
Design a rover model capable of carrying out excavation and/or In-Situ Resource Utilisation (ISRU) missions on the moon
Humans have been actively trying to extend our boundaries when it comes to space exploration by going deeper into space with longer duration missions. These missions last weeks, months and even years. Furthermore, as the duration of the mission increases, it becomes increasingly important for us to utilise the vast amount of resources found throughout the mission as resupplying essentials are expensive and relying exclusively on them may put crews at risk.
Therefore, the need for robots that can assist or carry out research and exploration tasks on these missions are essential for prolonged space exploration and will eventually help us live on extra-terrestrial surfaces. We see a growing interest in the industry to go to the moon. A lunar investment is also an investment in our future: it will create new jobs, help improve life here on Earth, and inspire a new generation and encourage careers in STEM.