GALACTIC EXPLORER - Design & Make Your Own Spaceship Prototype
Introduction: GALACTIC EXPLORER - Design & Make Your Own Spaceship Prototype
I was fascinated by Science fiction since my childhood. For the past few months, I have always dreamed of making my own spaceship prototype for the future interplanetary and Intergalactic transportation of humans. I already have resources & technology like 3d printers, laser cutting, and other hand tools to make my own prototype.
So, I decided to make a self-made Design & a prototype of a spaceship with all the facilities and tools needed for humans to travel through space to reach their destination planet or nearby Solar Systems in the future.
I want to make this Futuristic spaceship for Kids for Learning and self-making Purpose.
I was motivated by few science fiction movies such as Martian, Prometheus, Interstellar, gravity, Star Trek, Star Wars, Lost In Space, Arrival, Wall-E & Approaching unknown, in which I have seen many spaceships and space vehicles.
So, That's the seed of my idea.
I started from scratch to collect information about the current International Space station and vehicle. 737
Also, to develop Spaceships and necessary Modules for Interplanetary travel.
https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/structure/elements/space-station-assembly
Furthermore, I want to make this for kids and adolescents. that’s why I design detachable and magnetic modules which can be rejoined at different places and children can make various designs using the same parts.
In the addition, we're working on Augmented Reality. with the help of this technology, kids can learn space technology through AR.
The entire project work is based on my own imagination and for learning purposes.
By following these steps you will design and make your own Spaceship prototype.
Let’s start to make a dream spaceship.
Check out my video for more.
https://youtu.be/Bsvk0nxAPug
Supplies
* Rough pages for Idea Design
* Laptop for 3D Design in Autodesk Fusion360
* 3D Printer access
* Sandpapers for surface finish
* Feviquick Adhesive for join 3d printed part
* Acrylic, Spray paint colors
* Rubber gloves for spray painting
* Passion to Complete Project *
Step 1: Idea Builtup
* I Figure out a 3D printing technology to help me make a prototype for my design.
* I started with the rough design of ISS (ZARYA) In my 3d design. Side by side research on New Space Technology and other nearby planet exploration done by space agencies.
* I found Manufacturing giants like SpaceX, Boeing, Lockheed Martin used 3d printing to manufacture some Components for space applications.
* Now I want to design my Spaceship Prototype in Software and print it on my 3D Printer for Showcasing the Idea in real Life.
Reserch Reference:
https://www.nasa.gov/
https://www.spacex.com/
https://www.boeing.com/
https://www.esa.int/
https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/capabilities/space.html
Step 2: Drawing Some Rough Idea From Research
* I Explore some designs from the Internet websites for reference and to collect data.
* I separate data according to requirements, daily needs of humans, maintenance, emergency, future expansion on Spaceship building, communication, extravehicular activity in Space.
* I make a list of Different Types of Modules with their Working environment and Facility.
* Most of the ideas come from Analysis of ISS data and From science fiction movies.
* I list out all modules and their work in Spaceship for sustain life.
* Checkout Here: NASA ISS Structure Assembly.
https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/structure/elements/space-station-assembly
Step 3: Requirement of Future Long Journey in Space
What Humans Need in Travel interPlanetary Missions?
I list out some modules and necessary equipment need for interplanetary missions.
1> Food & Water reserve and ReClaimers Machine
2> Grow their own Food in Space in small Amount
3> Medical supply and Emergency equipment
4> Various Experiments in Microgravity and in Space. 737