“Nautilus”

Gravity for plants

The seeds

of the

Milky Way

Challenge: “Have seeds will travel!”

Nautilus

Nautilus will be equipped with a rotating module, its strong point, to create artificial gravity. Inside the peripheral module there will be the greenhouses for the cultivation of plants and vegetables, in addition to the rooms used for the training of astronauts. The ship is used for the transport of 6-8 crews and will not have to use fuel as its thrust will be obtained through the gravitational slingshot.

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Rotating system and innovative content

Our solution was to adopt a rotating module capable of generating an artificial force of gravity so that everything can remain anchored to the ceiling, the rotating effect will be kept constant by a sensor which will increase or decrease the rotation speed in such a way.

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OSRAM system

Inside the greenhouses we will find the soil, the plant that we want to grow and the "OSRAM" lamps which, through a radiation with light of different wavelengths, it is possible to control and accelerate the growth cycle of the plants, thus obtaining greater productivity and being able to collect the results more often. The special lighting solutions not only optimize the harvest and growing time, but are also able to increase the amount of vitamins and nutrients in the plant and even intensify tastes and flavors.

Is it also replicable on Earth?

Thanks to VYPR lights we are able to recreate favorable conditions for plants all year round. With six spectra, from broad white to deep red, these lights offer growers choice of spectrum, helping to maximize greenhouse and indoor crop growth while balancing energy efficiency and the human working environment.

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Roadmap

Project

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For the realization of this project we need a structure that can withstand the stresses produced by the rotary motion. Rotational stress is maximum near the rotation axis and decreases with distance; a stronger structure would therefore be required near the center of rotation.

If the project were to be carried out, it would take a year for the complete design and about 10 for it to be put into orbit.

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