Project

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Description

The University of Saskatchewan Space Design Team is now working on a new aspect of space technology, the design of robots that can be remotely controlled, or operate autonomously in space. More specifically, the team is designing a lunabot. A robot that is capable of excavating the sediment on the lunar surface. The lunar surface is formally called lunar regolith. Lunar regolith is very different than sediments we are used to on earth.

The USST is hoping to and planning on participating in the Annual NASA Lunabotics Mining Competition.

For this project the team is broken up into two general design teams, the electrical and mechanical design teams.

Electrical Design Team

The electrical design team serves as an umbrella for the following aspects of the design:

Main computer hardware
Feasibility study of developing autonomy
Power management and distribution system
Sensors for knowing surroundings
Communications

Mechanical Design Team

The mechanical design team serves as an umbrella for the following aspects of the design:

Determination and design of method of excavation
Method of mobility including motor control
Main structure

Sponsorship and Donations

To sponsor the USST:

Please contact Michael Hernik for more information. A copy of our sponsorship package can be downloaded here:

USST Sponsorship Proposal
College of Engineering Endorsement

To make a tax-deductible charitable donation:

- Go to give.usask.ca/online and select 'Give Online.' In the ‘My Gift is Designated to’ section, select ‘Support Other Areas,' and then specify ‘University of Saskatchewan Space Design Team’ in the comments section below.

- Make cheques payable to ‘University of Saskatchewan.' Please include ‘University of Saskatchewan Space Design Team’ in the memo space. Cheques can be sent to:

USST
1C12, College of Engineering
University of Saskatchewan
57 Campus Dr
Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A9

Note: The information you have provided will be collected and maintained by the university in order to facilitate communication and assist in our advancement and development efforts. You will receive an official tax receipt.