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INDEX
Introduction 1
1.0 Technical Strategy 1-14
1.1 Functioning 1
1.1.1 Rutveg 2
1.1.2:-Overall Strategy and Calculations 4
1.1.2.1 PGM Extraction from smaller asteroids (diameter < 200m) 4
Leonov (The capturing craft)
1.1.2.2 PGM Extraction from larger asteroids (diameter > 200m) 6
Hyennah (The mining craft)
1.1.3 Laser Generating module on Hyennah and Leonov 9
1.1.4 Reaching out to asteroids: - S - Force Ion thrust Engines 9
1.1.5 Detachable Cylinder 10
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1.2 Vikar Refining Station 10
1.2.1 Docking ports 11
1.2.2 Separating Module 11
1.2.3 Crushing Module 11
1.2.4 Froth Flotation Module 11
1.2.5 Liquation Module 12
1.2.6 Storage Zones 12
1.2.7 Power Unit 12
1.2.8 Vikar Manuever System 12
1.2.9 Observation and Control Unit 12
1.3 Transportation between Vikar and Earth 13

2.0 Timeline 14-16
3.0 Technical Risks and Trade Offs 16-18
3.1 Unique Features and Trade Offs 16
3.2 Technical Risks 17
4.0 Infrastructure 18-19
4.1 Manpower Requirement 18
4.2 Other Infrastructure 19
5.0 Finance 20
5.1 Mission Budget 20
5.2 Budget Justification 20
6.0 Appendix 21-84
6.1 Appendix 1 (Technical Strategy) 21-73
6.2 Appendix 2 (Timeline) 74
6.3 Appendix 3 (Infrastructure) 75
6.4 Appendix 4 (Finance) 76-81
Websites Visited 82-84

University of Toronto
Space Design
Contest
Space Architects
“Shuchita”
By:
Akhilesh Sharma
Amanpreet Kaur Saini
Ashutosh Sahni
Mitali Bhalla
Sahaj Jolly
Teacher in charge:
Karam Inder Singh