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Mars Habitat Design Challenge

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Mars Habitat Design Challenge

Mars habitat and astronauts

🚀 Part 1: Mars Environment Knowledge

1. What is the average temperature on Mars?

20°C

-63°C

0°C

-10°C

2. Which of these make Mars dangerous for humans? (Tick all that apply)

No breathable oxygen

Dust storms

Thin atmosphere

Too much gravity

No liquid water

3. How long is a day on Mars compared to Earth?

Much shorter (12 hours)

About the same (24 hours 37 minutes)

Much longer (48 hours)

4. The main gas in Mars' atmosphere is:

Oxygen

Nitrogen

Carbon dioxide

Hydrogen

🏠 Part 2: Habitat Design Planning

5. List the 5 essential human needs that your Mars habitat must provide:

1. _________________ 2. _________________ 3. _________________

4. _________________ 5. _________________

6. How will your habitat protect astronauts from Mars' thin atmosphere?
7. Where will the astronauts get water for one year on Mars? Explain your solution:
8. What energy source will power your habitat? Why did you choose this?
9. How will the astronauts get fresh food during their year on Mars?

🎨 Part 3: Design Your Habitat

10. Draw and label your Mars habitat design below. Include all 5 essential needs and explain how each area works:
11. What is the biggest challenge your habitat design solves? Explain why this was important:
12. If you could add one extra feature to make life better for the astronauts, what would it be?

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