LunAres International Lunar Exploration in Preparation for Mars Student Team Project Final Report International Space University Summer Session Program 2004 © International Space University. All Rights Reserved. The 2004 Summer Session Program of the International Space University was hosted by the University of South Australia, The University of Adelaide and Flinders University in Adelaide, Australia. The cover image shows the Earth rise over the Moon with an artistic collage of Mars in the background. The picture was one of the first images taken from the lunar surface by the Apollo 11 crew. Images courtesy of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, USA. Additional copies of the Executive Summary and the Report may be ordered from the International Space University Central Campus. The Executive Summary, ordering information and order form may also be found on the ISU web site at http://www.isunet.edu International Space University Strasbourg Central Campus Attention: Publications/Library Parc d’Innovation 1 rue Jean-Dominique Cassini 67400 Illkirch-Graffenstaden France Tel. +33 (0)3 88 65 54 32 Fax. +33 (0)3 88 65 54 47 e-mail. [email protected] ii International Space University, SSP 2004 Acknowledgements Team LunAres would like to acknowledge the generous support of our sponsors: European Space Agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration, USA Optech Incorporated, Canada Team LunAres would like to acknowledge the generous support of our host Universities: The authors would like to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation to the individuals who contributed their time, energy, and passion to assist in making this project possible. Team Project Co-Chairs: Faculty, Guest Lecturers, and Other Experts 1st Half Co-Chair Reinhold Ewald, Bob Thirsk Piero Messina Peggy Finarelli, Gary Martin 2nd Half Co-Chair Vic Gostin, Jon Clarke Chris Welch Sheryl Bishop, Jon Bergstrom Doug Sprigg, Jen Heldmann Project Sr. Faculty Francois Spiero, Hajime Yano Jim Burke Jim Brice, Ricky Lee Ichiro Nakatani, George Weinmann Teaching Associate Wendell Mendell, Ray Williamson George Dyke Stefano Fiorilli, Rob Tarzwell Bruno Sylvestre, Mark Bentley Cover Design and Photo Credits Lin Copeland Burke, Carol Carnett Design: Sandra Podhajsky Karl Wittwer Photo Credits: NASA LunAres – International Lunar Exploration in Preparation for Mars iii Renshi Space Renshi is a linked verse, which was established by a Each day we awaken and celebrate the mystery of life; Japanese famous poet, Ooka Makoto, by modernizing Japanese Every human, every animal, every plant in its own way. traditional linked verse “Rehka”. At the Space and Society course in Space is the new realm in our eternal search for truth; the Summer Session Program 2004 by the International Space Somehow, somewhere, some time, new meaning will be found; University, held in Adelaide, South Australia, the Space Renshi, “One The collective mind of Man will grow in wisdom. Earth” is composed by Co-Chairs, faculty, and students, from 27 - Subhajit Sarkar (United Kingdom) countries, to study “Why Space for human society?” The “One Earth” A journey of discovery through the cosmos, is composed sequentially under simple rules: The next verse shall Isolation from pleasures and pains, merely dreams; have three (five) lines, if the previous verse has five (three) lines, and The meaning is our own to make. shall have the same word, or phrase, which is used in the previous - Mindy Gallo (United States) verse, as a link, and the link shall not be repeated. - Tsutomu A failure burning in the blue sky. Yamanaka Honour these great, by reaching to the Moon and beyond. Treasure our Earth and gently look upon her knowledge. “One Earth” A small red dot is roaming closer, accept the greatest challenge of all. § Tread lightly on the bold journey towards the never ending stars. The first day or so we all pointed to our countries, - Ella Carlsson (Sweden) The third or fourth day we were pointing to our continents, Ancient processes and miraculous events have led us to our perch By the fifth day, we were aware of only one Earth A vantage point from which to discover or destroy - Al Saud The treasure of answers will be found within In One Earth we see fragility - Hugo Blomfield (Canada) On One Earth we learn connections The Earth stands at the mouth of an open door, For One Earth we inspire humanity Cradled beneath the ancient cosmos - Each stargazer From One Earth we will return to the cosmos Like islands on an island - can we think as one, as one Earth? To look back on only One Earth together Where should the sun go down, - Bob Richards At the end of each other’s common sundown? When we return to the Moon - Jamie Doran (Canada) We shall find there, not just rocks We are born of Starstuff. But a new understanding of ourselves Do the primordial molecules from which we came - Jim Burke know pride that we return to the Cosmos? Hunger pain overwhelm my body and mind - Kerrie Dougherty (Australia) Like a black hole out of time, § New dimensions bended by stars of yesterday devoured One earth for love and hate, also one earth for peace, No worries mates, traveling in galaxies and in the vastness of space Passions which made our world even better or worst, The restaurant at the far end of universe will be our meeting place Unity, friendship, patience, tolerance, respect, - Luigi Scatteia (Italy) Are basics Molecules for future space travelers, The fire on the beach. A whisper… A breeze. Hope will be our light through the Universe's darkness Lucky are the stars, privileged the moon - Frederique De Dinechin (France) The journey comes to an end. I will find home soon. Climbing up to the highest mountains, traveling to the furthest galaxies… - Regina Riegerbauer (Sweden) When you look back to the Earth and feel its eternal peace, You will learn that the only reason why you wanted to escape is to find your way back Surrounded by the dark and hostile cosmos - Enikö Patkós (Hungary) A small and lonely star in the martian sky You and I, traveling the Dreaming. A vessel of clay and hope. An emerald sapphire. The Earth - Home to everyone you have ever known Our mind’s cradle grows small; the dreams trickle, ebb and flow. Droplets and sparks. Theater of all wars you have waged Beautiful splendor; you are our world, our future, our now. But the future lies in your hands Can you hear the Earthlight? Glisten to the delicious promise of tomorrow’s reality. - Anne Pacros (France) We are (but bounded in a nutshell). Together. § - David A. Broniatowski (USA) Then let us begin, side by side We are all filled with dreams of love and peace on this One, OUR, Earth. And out of the darkness, build a future for all with Just open your eyes, look around – my heart is in your hands and yours in mine. The uniting power of a journey shared Handling this with care, exchanging a warm smile – and our dreams become true! - Michael Oelke (United States) - Tina Buechner (Germany) Sharing a tiny umbrella in winter darkness In your eyes, sparkles of excitement for this new adventure Listening to penguins under Southern Cross, Leading the new Gondwana land in an everlasting unity “We just borrow ocean from the Universe With a common strength and capital expenditure You have divided everything, even the water” Niles of emotions, wits, vision and audacity Our voyage on Milky Way has started That set us free, and focused towards a brighter future - Tsutomu Yamanaka (Japan) - Irene Guiamatsia (Cameroon) § Power of evil. A monster in space. Stop. those sparkles from wetting your cheeks- not yet! A voyage of nothing… Enjoy and preserve this moment of wombly intimacy. Be very afraid. The sun’s temptation will too soon pierce through our crimson maple canopy of sustenance. - Christian Kulik (Sweden) - Anjali Nayar (Canada) iv International Space University, SSP 2004 Renshi On the horizon, change was looming § And in the innocence of his youth One sun, one earth, nine planets, beautiful jewels in the universe He looked up and wondered. there will always be problems in the future, however change will endure For a fleeting moment of contemplation and preferred visions are made of the ingredients of heart, soul and brain He left the meadows and canals behind. - Hubert Gleissner (Germany) - Thomas Peters (The Netherlands) The Great Canals and vast meadows breed up me! Colours stacked on a street side fruit stand, Luckily, shared and cared for the beautiful comb gently Beachside walking, heart in hand, We suck the trickle of the blue honey, Earth, together. Noontime Sun in the black lunar sky, - Ping Li (China) Same starry light wherever you fly, The Universe is enormous, maybe infinite, Shines bright in memories like the southern sun. It is however by appreciating the small beauties of daily Earthly - George Dyke (Canada) life, That we realize how precious our little corner is, O lovely planet earth, floating so fair Like “just another day” on a Sunny beach with blue sky, in Vale Surely we are made special to observe the starry universe do Lobo, with life long friends So simple for us, sunrise in the East, sunset in the west. I think to myself, what a wonderful world -John Herrmann (Australia) - Rodolfo Condessa (Portugal) Wander into our star-spangled backyard, We will return And sow seeds in the garden to expand and beautify our Where the Sun beams warms the East every morning Where home. Life is ladled from the crystal goblets But realize where our home has always been. Where there is nothing impossible… - Mark S. Avnet (United States) Yes, this is not a lot, but this is not little.