MarSpectra
Explorer
Timeline
Skills
5 Weeks
(2023)
Speculative Design
Scientific Reasearch
Market Research
Concept Sketching
Rapid Prototyping
Product Analysis
Fusion360
Keyshot
Reimagining 2073.
In 2073, scientists have been placed in the International Space Station (ISS) with the mission of terraforming Mars. The mars spectra explorer, an advanced drone, equipped with a soil probe and RGB camera diligently analyzes Martian soil samples, providing crucial insights for terraforming efforts. This innovative technology enables real-time monitoring of soil infrastructure, supporting the scientific mission aboard the International Space Station to transform the Martian landscape for future habitation.
How might we design a drone that is as compact as possible while still containing all the essential features required for analysis crucial to terraformation?
I was inspired by the folding mechanisms of a earwig.
A lot of inspiration was taken from NASA's Ingenuity and Perseverence
From Sketching to Prototyping
Product Features
inner insulation layer
(metalled polyamide film)
foldable solar panels
colapsilbe legs
(carbon fibre)
avionics and body
(contains insulation and heat sensors to keep body warm in martian air)
RGB camera
to monitor soil infrastructure
collapsible blades
(carbon fibre)
to provide lift in thin martian atmosphere
soil probe
for sample collection
