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QASIS--Quick Access Storage in Space by Kriso Leinfellner
The QASIS -Quick Access Storage in Space has earned First Place in the Lunar Gateway Packing and Storing Challenge with its excellent modular simplicity being the compelling factor. The entry demonstrated meticulous attention to system feasibility, which was highlighted by the proposed design layout. The layout maximizes cargo stowage capacity and ensures easy crew access, all while prioritizing lightweight and robust structures. The overall mechanisms for manual cargo access are simple and reliable without the complexities of motors, batteries, and electronics- simply relying on small, hand-operated units. The design allows for volume optimization, which substantially exceeds the target stowage capacity by 50%, while allowing for additional custom volume of 6 cubic meters and an adequate crew translation path measuring 175x144 cm. The design allows for 12+ science payloads that are fully accessible. The entry ensured a safe and efficient design by implementing resistance to vibration, stress, and fire. Overall, the design boasts great operational efficiency, while addressing the need for accessibility, reliability, and overall crew safety.
Lunar Gateway Hambar L.M. CTPE 410 by Mustafa ÇOBANOĞLU
The Lunar Gateway Hambar L.M. CTPE 410 submission for the Lunar Gateway Cargo Packing and Storing Challenge provided simple, compelling manual system that not only exceeded the target cargo bag count but did so with a light-weight design and provided a large crew translation path which is critical for safe, effective crew activities. The concept provided excellent consideration of both launch and on-orbit operations with a simple approach that limits maintenance needs and crew time, which is extremely limited. The concept further demonstrated system feasibility by showing how the cargo bags attach to the ring-shaped cars. The axial-moving cars also have the benefit of being moved manually by the crew and independently from one another, which requires less force and reduces the crew safety concerns that accompany electromechanical designs.
Nasa Challenge: ANT Module by Marcelo Crestani
The ANT Module submission for the Lunar Gateway Cargo Packing and Storing Challenge demonstrated a simple yet efficient approach to cargo storage and accessibility while taking into consideration system maintenance. This electromechanical design implementing servomotors presented an innovative solution to common accessibility and efficient cargo storage needs. The novel rotating partitioned internal rack system focused on ease of loading while allowing access to all cargo sections. The supporting structure being generally light and constructed out of readily available materials makes the concept feasible for space applications and the maintainability of the motors allows for long term operation. The system is not overly complicated, and this is beneficial for manufacturing and assembly inside the module. An excellent level of technical detail was portrayed throughout the submission and the features of the system were clearly highlighted.
Supercharged LEGO by Augustine Uyah
The Supercharged LEGO submission had a novel system of modular sliding racks on an inner layer that gave very good access to an outer layer of fixed cargo at the module shell. The concept allowed for relatively simple mechanisms and had smaller moving components that could allow the crew to move them manually if the powered system was not functioning. The NASA team found the concept to be particularly well thought out and to have exceptional technical detail. Details included identification of key materials, structural analysis, consideration for manufacturing and module assembly, and access for potential maintenance. All these details provided clear support for the feasibility of the system. The concept also provided a good crew transfer aisle while exceeding cargo volume requirements. The presentation of the concept was excellent, with detailed written material, images, and especially with excellent animation that helped to clearly convey the concept.
Lunar Gateway Cargo Packing and Storing (1) by Matthias Etzkorn
The Lunar Gateway Cargo Packing and Storing (1) concept proposed a unique combination of fixed racks for the outer layer and a translating rack for the inner layer. The entry was especially noteworthy for providing an excellent level of technical detail including materials, FEM/structural analyses, bag attachment approach, and structural details. The entry provided a large crew access path and good access to cargo. There was flexibility in cargo configurations, which would be helpful on diverse Artemis missions. The team took note that maintainability was considered and included a display to help crew locate cargo items. The overall concept and feasibility of the entry was very well-presented with excellent images and animations (including a helpful YouTube link).
Lunar Gateway Cargo Packing and Storing (6) by Ekasapta Agustinus
The Lunar Gateway Cargo Packing and Storing (6) challenge deserves honorable mention due to its simplicity of a static system design and its remarkable attention to detail. The storage system balances structural mass and cargo mass by using lightweight materials and cargo tie-downs while being able to carry over 50% more CTBE than requested. The design is technically feasible, with proposed materials and functions that would work well in a space environment and would also secure cargo well during launch. We also appreciated the good crew accessibility and maneuverability of the design, with suggestions for lighting, foot holds, and a retractable hook idea for holding the bags in zero-g. This design concept would create a very well-organized Logistics Module from the start to the end of its mission.
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