FOLDINGSS

Science
Objectives
for FOLDINGSS
Both Mission
Related and
Opportunistic

Table of Contents
Return to main document
Crew (radiation damage prophylaxis)
Crew (gravity effects)
Crew (isolation effects)
Crew (social dynamics)
Deep Space (radiation mitigation)
Deep Space (unique observations)
Deep Space (meteorite study)
Technology (ION drive X4)
Technology (UJT based SAP)
Technology (CLEEP recycling)

Note: Anyone with specific ideas for science experiments that would benefit from the FOLDINGSS platform please contact me

Crew (radiation damage prophylaxis)

Can drugs be developed or discovered that will enhance cells ability avoid damage caused by ionizing radiation?

 

Crew (gravity effects)

What ill effects are experienced by crew restricted to 1/6G or less. What ill effects are experienced by crew restricted to 1/3G

 

Crew (isolation effects)

 

Crew (social effects)

 

Deep Space (radiation mitigation)

 

Deep Space (unique observations)

 

Deep Space (meteorite study)

 

Technology (ION drive X4)

If the FOLDINGSS craft is to successfully move to distant orbits and back, all with just the propellant on hand at departure, a very high specific impulse propulsion system is required. The high specific impulse capabilities of ION electric thrusters is attractive. Recent experiments with multi-channel ION thrusters (the X3 three channel device, for example), suggest that ION drives of sufficient thrust can be created with current or cutting edge technologies. The FOLDINGSS craft would be a great test bed for this type of drive.

 

Technology (UJT based SAP)

The FOLDINGSS research spacecraft needs a great deal of power for its ION drives. The habitat also needs considerable power but faces mechanical constraints of size given the inertial effects of its rotation. UJT (ultimate junction technology - 3rd generation three junction photovoltaic solar technology) offers the a great advantage for high power density solar collection. Multiple solar technologies can be characterized during the FOLDINGSS missions. The rolled cell concept, differing junction technologies, etc.

 

Technology (CLEEP recycling)

 

Technology

 


About FOLDINGSS organizaton

Related Web Resources

Related Videos

Merchandise

Contributions

Employment or Contracting

Contact Us