Since the dawn of time, explorers have always had to carry their provisions everywhere they went. Twenty–first century explorers are no different.
Our Resupply Module will be based on the single–level Crew Module design, with a pressurized hatch on the bottom of the module (Image 1).
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| Image 1: Resupply Module |
There are no windows or controls. The module will be docked with the Connector located between the Berthing Modules (Image 2).
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| Image 2: Resupply Module connected between Berthing Modules |
The crew enters the module through the hatch and offloads the supplies. Once empty, the module becomes a garbage collector where dirty laundry, food trays, and other waste products are stored for the trip home.
The static mass of the module is displayed in Table 1.
Our Resupply Module will be able to feed and clothe 48 individuals for 46 days (if it were a Crew Module, it would be designated as a CM1_48–00–46). Cargo containers will carry all the various items needed for a functioning station (Table 2).
Total Mass = Resupply Module Static Mass + Resupply Module Dynamic Mass
Total Mass = 1275 + 6506
Total Mass = 7,781 kg
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