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Nasa Space App challenge 2023. Team: Osiris the best / Dushanbe. WebGL tech lead: Vladimir Adel (NeuroModern). Music: Nar Der Levonian.
In the grand tapestry of the cosmos, there exists a celestial highway - a route through the vast expanse of space that promises to connect our humble blue planet to Mars. This celestial bridge, known as the "Cycler to Mars".

The Red Planet and our own Earth are celestial dancers, twirling in their respective orbits around the Sun, and a distance betweent it is always different! The flight to Mars is an extremely difficult journey, requiring a lot of costs, fuel and time, and astrophysicists are making it more efficient by calculating its path.

Mars cyclers take advantage of the unique rhythms of the cosmos. They follow a trajectory that allows them to "cycle" between Earth and Mars, riding the gravitational currents like cosmic surfers! It is not just a spaceship; it's a symbol of our relentless spirit, a testament to our determination to reach for the stars, and a promise of a brighter future for humanity.
Today is November 19, 2037, Osiris company is pleased to welcome you on board our Spaceship! Mars cyclers, like cosmic taxis, execute elegantly maneuvers, sweeping in close proximity to Earth to collect both eager passengers and precious cargo. Shuttles and space elevators diligently play their roles, facilitating the seamless transfer of goods and travelers to it, ensuring their timely refueling before embarking on their cosmic odyssey.
Departing Earth's orbit with the momentum gained from its rotational and orbital speed, the spacecraft must carefully decelerate to match the slower orbital speed of Mars. Achieving precise orbital insertion around Mars is crucial, demanding careful calculations and maneuvers to seamlessly transition from the high-speed interplanetary journey to a stable orbit around Mars. This process underscores the complexity and precision required for successful interplanetary travel.
The spaceship for Earth to Mars travel is a marvel of technology, featuring advanced life support, artificial gravity, and hydroponic systems for fresh produce. The carefully planned food supply includes dehydrated nutritious meals and protein-rich options. Recreational spaces with virtual reality simulations enhance psychological well-being, and advanced waste recycling minimizes resource dependence. This holistic setup ensures the crew's sustenance and morale during the journey from Earth to Mars.
The asteroid belt near Mars orbit showcases remnants from the solar system's early days. The vast majority of asteroids pose no threat to spacecraft, ensuring a safe and awe-inspiring passage through this ancient cosmic terrain. You can see the satellites around Mars - Phobos and Demos. Artificial satellites sended by humans are working nearby. Reconnaissance Orbiter and MAVEN captures martian beauty, while Mars Express explores its depths. Odyssey transmits messages, InSight listens for secrets. Together they create scientific discoveries. It's amazing that they haven't left their resource yet!
After 8 months, we are passing close to Mars, it’s time to send down people, modules with ecosystems, fuel, and everything necessary for life, colonization and research. We can collect past settlers, soil samples, scientific artifacts. Radio signals between Mars and Earth take a mere 5 to 20 minutes, ensuring seamless communication and preventing any dull moments for travelers who remain engaged with Earth's media and chats. The entire earth-mars-earth circle takes 26 months, of which the longest part is the journey back to earth. But if we have several Cyclers, then we can think of convenient transfers.
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