Living in Space
Designing a sustainable mission to Mars.
Designing a sustainable mission to Mars.
What will it take to live on Mars? This unit challenges students to plan a human settlement beyond Earth. From habitat design to energy systems and survival tools, learners explore the real science behind long-term missions.
● Mission planning with NASA experts
● Designing habitats for extreme conditions
● Energy, food & water systems on Mars
● Scientific research on the Red Planet
● Life support, radiation, and waste management
● Launch, landing & communication
Scientific Foundations
● Understand the constraints of Martian environments
● Explore life support systems and energy cycles
● Examine engineering challenges in design and mobility
● Analyse the scientific goals of Mars research missions
Real-World Applications
● Evaluate how space research informs sustainable practices on Earth
● Design a viable Mars habitat using real mission parameters
● Investigate careers in space science, engineering, and sustainability
● Develop teamwork and problem-solving through a simulated mission
