Team: Astralynx
Challenge: SpaceTrash Hack: Revolutionizing Recycling on Mars
The Integrated Tri-Phase Modular Recycler (iTPMR) is a compact, all-in-one recycling system designed for long-duration Martian missions.
It processes plastic, metal, and foam/fabric waste into reusable resources such as:
- 3D printing filament
- Metal ingots for repairs
- Composite blocks for construction
This project aims to demonstrate a closed-loop recycling ecosystem, reducing reliance on Earth resupply missions and ensuring a sustainable human presence on Mars.
The iTPMR Web Simulator models how the system operates over time using real engineering and energy data assumptions.
It calculates:
- Waste processing rates
- Recycling efficiency improvements
- Power consumption per module
- Gas filtration and emission control
- Material recovery outputs
- 📊 Real-time data visualization (Streamlit Web App)
- 🔋 Power and efficiency modeling for all modules
- 🧱 Material yield prediction (filament, ingots, blocks)
- 🌫️ Gas filtration simulation for astronaut safety
- ♻️ Dynamic user input (waste type & mission duration)
| Component | Technology |
|---|---|
| Simulation Engine | Python 3 |
| Web Framework | Streamlit |
| Data Visualization | Matplotlib |
| Math/Modeling | NumPy |
| Hosting | Streamlit Cloud / GitHub |
- Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/iTPMR-NASA-SpaceApps.git cd iTPMR-NASA-SpaceApps