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Mission Planning

This is the written component of the competition (submitted by 5pm April 1, 2025). Points will be awarded in several areas:

Lunar Navigation, Communication, and Propulsion​

  • High Score: 6 Points

    Thorough assessment of propulsion options and control/navigation systems; feasibility on Lunar surface.

  • Medium Score: 4 Points

    Most areas addressed; some gaps

  • Low Score: 2 Points

    Some areas addressed but moderate gaps in technologies assessed

Sensor Options and Review​

  • High Score: 6 Points

    Thorough assessment of possible sensor array and how it may be useful on the Lunar surface

  • Medium Score: 4 Points

    Most areas addressed; some gaps

  • Low Score: 2 Points

    Some areas addressed but moderate gaps in technologies assessed ​​

Assessment, Conclusions​

  • High Score: 4 Points

    Effective overall assessment of using UAV systems as part of the moon mission

  • Medium Score: 3 Points

    Some overall assessment of UAV feasibility; gaps in coverage

  • Low Score: 2 Points

    Lack of overall assessment of UAV feasibility on Lunar surface

Sources and Bibliography​

  • High Score: 4 Points

    At least 10 sources, used appropriately in text, correctly formatted bibliography

  • Medium Score: 3 Points

    At least 7 sources, mostly used appropriately in text, bibliography has some formatting mistakes

  • Low Score: 2 Points

    At least 4 sources, only some used appropriately in text, bibliography incomplete or substantial formatting issues