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EX.PL.RE. A directed energy mission to a nearby star system

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2022

The next frontier for humanity is beyond our solar system, embracing interstellar travel to expand our knowledge of what is beyond our current scope of vision and understanding. This project outlines a Directed Energy mission to the Alpha Centau[...]

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STELA. Starship: impact on the SatCom industry

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2022

Starship, SpaceX’s latest reusable launch vehicle and the world’s most powerful rocket in development, is expected to cause a significant impact on the satellite telecommunications industry. Reductions in launch costs, higher payload masses to [...]

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Test case: optimize lunar outpost specifications

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2022

This study undertakes an interdisciplinary investigation into the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize the establishment of a lunar outpost. It focuses on seven core disciplines: space applications; engineering[...]

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Agriculture and nutrition for a permanent settlement on Mars

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2021

In this report, the team investigate the feasibility of setting up an agricultural system for a permanent Martian settlement. Although there are similarities, the Moon and Mars have very different environments, and therefore they have vastly dif[...]

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Earth's eternal echo : Golden Record 2.0

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2021

Taking inspiration from the original Golden Record created in 1977 to be included onboard both Voyager spacecraft, we set out to create our own contemporary version of such an interstellar message. How would it differ from the Golden Record? How[...]

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Intercontinental suborbital commercial liner

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2021

The team studied the state of the art of suborbital commercial liners to provide guidelines that decision-makers can rely upon to implement suborbital transportation. The research shows a number of challenges, including the current difficulty of[...]

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Moonport : Moon on-orbit Nexus providing orbital rendezvous and transportation

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2021

The On-Orbit Mobility and Manipulation Team proposes a transportation system that is compatible with the Virgin Orbit upper stage vehicle, LauncherOne. Several other suitable launch vehicles can also accommodate the proposed transportation system.

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Solutions for construction of a lunar base

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2021

Returning to the Moon and establishing a permanent human presence is the next step in human space exploration. This necessitates the development of lunar infrastructure capable of sustaining a permanent human presence. This team presents a suppo[...]

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Space Medical Center (SMC)

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2021

"As mission duration and human presence in space increases, so too will the risk of injury, and likelihood of illness. To ensure long-term settlement of space in-situ medical care will become more essential. This report outlines three different [...]

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Space & oceans : tracking plastic pollution in the arctic ocean from space

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2021

"This interdisciplinary team project paper investigates the use of Sentinel-2, Sentinel-6, Fourier-Transform Spectroscopy, stratospheric balloons and autonomous underwater vehicles to provide an integrated strategy, including communication and o[...]

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Access to space in the Southern Hemisphere

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2020

The space sector worldwide is experiencing a shift from traditional activities involving large heavy launch vehicles and satellites to a much faster paced NewSpace paradigm. NewSpace is primarily driven by private organizations and is characteri[...]

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ChipSats: new opportunities

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2020

The consistent trend in the miniaturization of electrical and mechanical components has enabled a steady downscaling in satellite sizing. This evolution has progressed from traditional heavy spacecraft to CubeSats, and now to a new generation of[...]

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Extraterrestrial intelligence : the search, the science, the significance

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2020

The search for extraterrestrial intelligence is one of the most inspiring modern scientific endeavors because of the profound impact that a positive detection would have on humanity. A literature review highlighted that there are several challen[...]

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Lunar agriculture : farming for the future

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2020

Recommendations are made for the early stages of a lunar farm. These recommendations include the use of semi-subsurface or subsurface structures for a lunar farm to mitigate the impact of harmful radiation, micrometeorites and severe temperature[...]

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The role of space during pandemics

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2020

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Applications and potentials of intelligent swarms (APIS)

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2019

Satellite swarms are developing as a high-capability and robust mission architecture. The APIS team analyzed satellite swarm technology and applications regarding science, law, and the commercial market. Based on the results, we designed a swarm[...]

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Enhancing industrial space competitiveness (SpacEst) : global trends and local positioning

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2019

The Grand Est region has potential to participate and contribute to the global space economy and should take a proactive role to support and accelerate its contribution to the space industry, for the benefit of the people in this region of Franc[...]

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Fast transit: Mars and beyond

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2019

The goal of this project was to determine a method for crewed fast transit using continuous acceleration to reduce the mission length from eighteen months to weeks. This will minimize exposure to radiation and microgravity for human travelers. I[...]

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Manufacturing for exploration

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2019

This report discusses on the potential of ISM (In-Space Manufacturing) as a solution to enable a self-sustaining space habitat without re-supply requirements. The report is split into two sections. The first section of the report uses the Intern[...]

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Space 2030 : space for the future, space for all

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2019

To strengthen the contributions of space activities and tools in addressing global development challenges, building stronger partnerships, and bridging the space divide between developed and developing nations, the UN are developing a “Space2030[...]

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Space for urban planning

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2019

Cities are economic development and innovation hubs: they support and benefit from the development and application of space technologies. Datasets from Landsat and MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) programs, Sentinel constell[...]

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Sustainable Moon

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2019

Although the literature provides broad evaluation of the technical, scientific, and international requirements for lunar base activities, it contains significant gaps in evaluating the rationales for returning to the Moon and the sustainability [...]

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Without space : in a world without space, what will happen?

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2019

This report describes possible reasons that global access to space assets could suddenly disappear. It also explains the types of technology that would be affected, and explores the impact of these losses from commercial, economic, ethical, lega[...]

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Active Debris Removal And Mitigation (ADAM)

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2018

"In recent years, the number of satellites which have been launched into orbit is constantly growing. In the event that new concepts, such as mega-constellations in Low Earth Orbit, are commercially successful, the number of annually launched sa[...]

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Disaster management : space based solutions for developing nations

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2018

The focus of this report addresses some of the challenges facing developing nations with their disaster management systems, reducing the vulnerability of an event and subsequent disasters which can affect a nation's infrastructure and population[...]

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FAST weather solutions : Forecast and Alert System for Terrestrial applications

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2018

"Variable renewable energy production is highly dependent on short-term weather changes. The difference between predicted and actual weather conditions causes financial losses for renewable energy providers for two reasons; unpredicted oversuppl[...]

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Lifeline for the ISS and Future Tethers (LIFT)

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2018

"One promising possibility is the re-use of the ISS as part of a 6500 km tether system from LEO to MEO. This presents an interesting synergy with questions of the ISS’s future and would serve as an ideal first demonstration of such a large space[...]

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Lunar nights survival

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2018

"Future lunar exploration will involve a combination of human and robotic elements engaging in a variety of activities: science and exploration, resource prospecting, space tourism, and preparing for future exploration of other planetary bodies.[...]

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New Strategic and Technological Approaches for Reinvigorating Telecommunications via Space (newSTARTS)

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2018

"The satellite telecommunication industry is going through a period of great transition due to changing user demands, technology advancements and evolving markets. The incumbents are having to diversify into new areas such as broadband connectiv[...]

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Space-aided climate change adaptation : Adapting to Water and Air Realities on Earth (AWARE)

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2018

"Climate change is a reality where current mitigation strategies are failing and as a result require adaptation strategies. While climate change has many facets, we address adaptation to two particular environmental hazards: air pollution and fl[...]

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