Infinity| Breakthrough
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Summary
One of the most important aspects of planetary transportation is propulsion methods used as it can make or break the success of any given space expedition while also affecting the overall cost of the whole project.We have developed a game to demonstrate different propulsion methods for interplanetary transport. In the game, we have to travel from one planet to another while dodging obstacles on the way. We have also demonstrated the current scenario of rocket propulsion by enabling the user to to control a spacecraft and showcased future prospects of rocket propulsion. By doing so we try to educate the user about the existing propulsion methods while engaging in a fun activity.
How We Addressed This Challenge
The future of space exploration is inter-planetary expeditions. To cover these large distances (some may go up to hundreds of light-years). In order to overcome this obstacle, we need more people to explore different methods of propulsion. By developing this game, we tried to educate a younger generation to explore these ideas.
How We Developed This Project
We wanted to educate people about inter and intra galactic space travel using different space craft and various propulsion methods used by them. We have used UNITY as a game engine, and various models which are made with Blender and we have done programming using C#.
How We Used Space Agency Data in This Project
We have used real life models of space craft,
Level 1 (ORBITAL TRAVEL):
SPACECRAFT-SPACE SHUTTLE
PROPULSION METHOD-LIQUID HYDROGEN
LEVEL 2(MOON TRAVEL):
SPACECRAFT - SATURN V
PROPULSION METHOD-LIQUID OXYGEN
LEVEL 3(MARS TRAVEL):
SPACECRAFT-ATLAS V
PROPULSION METHOD-KEROSENE AND LIQUID OXYGEN
LEVEL 4(JUPITER TRAVEL)
SPACECRAFT-SOLAR SAIL
PROPULSION METHOD-RADIATION PRESSURE EXERTED BY SUNLIGHT
LEVEL 5(INTER GALAXY TRAVEL)
SPACECRAFT-INTER GALACTIC SPACESHIP
PROPULSION METHOD-CONCENTRATED ANTI MATTER
Project Demo
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bQFXgXk7ONAtwahI-zYEPC80FjhWmqTf?usp=sharing
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Data & Resources
https://nasa3d.arc.nasa.gov/detail/SATURNV
https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/resources/2405/atlas-v-401-3d-model/