Australian Virtual Astronaut Challenge

Do you think you’re isolated? Try being in space!
You are part of a team of astronauts creating a Family Home Outpost (FHO) on the Moon. How do survive? How do you thrive? Solve the problems that astronauts face in this Australian Virtual Astronaut (AVA) Challenge.
Mission Brief
Your team are on the Moon. You need to produce food in order to support life on the Moon, Mars or a remote spacecraft.
How are we going to sustainably grow food on the Moon?
How do we ensure this food is nutritious?
How can the environment affect your food?
How can the food be stored?
Does the food produce enough energy?
Design an experiment, device or environment that can grow food on the Moon.
This school challenge is a collaboration between STEM Industry Schools Partnerships, Magnitude, Fizzics Education, Aldrin Family Foundation, QLD Virtual STEM Academy, NSW Virtual STEM Academy & Hargraves Institute.
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