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== Mission Prometheus ==
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{{mission | missionpatch = [[Image:prometheus.png|200px]]
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| name = Prometheus
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| year = 2005-06
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| destination = Titan
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| dates = 28-02-2006 to 4-03-2006
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| habcom = [[Stephen Smith]]
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| simcom = [[Kevan Adlard]]
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| mccom = [[Crystal Xiao]]
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}}
  
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[[Category:Missions]]
  
Mission Prometheus was the Space Simulation's mission to Titan, and was scheduled for take-off on February 28th, 2006 and splashdown return March 4th, 2006.
 
  
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==Mission Purpose==
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The primary purpose of this mission was to test if life exists, could exist, or has existed on Titan. This was carried out by first testing for the presence of various organic compounds needed for life, and/or exclusively produced as a byproduct of life (see "proposed experiments"), and ultimately testing for signs of life on Titan.
  
'''Mission Purpose'''
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==Astronauts==
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*[[Stephen Smith]] ([[Habitat Commander]])
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*[[Jonathan Scothorn]] ([[Pilot]])
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*[[Steven Mair]] ([[Co-Pilot]])
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*[[Stefan De Young]] ([[Engineer]])
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*[[Brian Foo]] ([[Payload Specialist]])
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*[[Nevin Hotson]] ([[Able Crewman]])
  
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==Proposed Experiments==
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{{main|Mission Prometheus Experiments}}
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Another experiment that was proposed (although the [[astronauts]] planned to bypass it with a granola bar cartel) was to have the astronauts become self-sufficient by growing their own [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duckweed duckweed] from their [[grey water]], and live off that for the last half of the mission.
  
The primary purpose of this mission will be to test if life exists, could exist, or has existed on Titan. This will be carried out by first testing for the presence of various organic compounds needed for life, and/or exclusively produced as a byproduct of life (see "proposed experiments"), and ultimately, to test for life on Titan.  
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==Data on Titan==
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{{main|Titan}}
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Titan is one of the moons orbiting [[Saturn]]. It is fairly large for a moon, and is comparable in size to some of the inner terrestrial planets. Its atmosphere is composed mostly of N<sub>2</sub> gas. Of particular interest during the mission was Titan's mantle. The leading theory as to the composition of Titan's mantle is that it is not molten rock but liquid water - one of the most vital elements needed for life.
  
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==Mission Results==
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We have life!
  
'''Proposed Experiments'''
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The experiments for the mission have been concluded, and alhough a formal report is still being generated, the [[Payload Specialist]] has been able to draw many conclusions about the prospects of life on Titan. We have been able to confirm the presence of nitrates, ammoniates, carbohydrates (sugars) and lipids (fats) on the surface of Titan. The presence of these complex organic molecules points towards the existance of life. Further evidence was obtained when sealed samples of liquid from Titan fermented and produced copious ammounts of alcohol. This behavior was observed in several samples, and rules out any possibility of this being an isolated case of contamination.
(for more details, see [[Mission prometheus Experiments]])
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==Mission Patch==
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The [[mission patch]] for Prometheus 2006 was developed by [[Eva Demers-Brett]] and was rendered by her, quite stunningly, in Adobe Photoshop. Unfortunately, the embroidered versions of the patch were unable to correctly reproduce all of the colours in the digital version. As a result, all of the patches appeared faded and slightly blurry.
  
So far, we have only recieved experiments relating directly to [[Titan]] from [[EEP Commander]] Brian Foo, and [[Mission Commanders]] Crystal Xiao. Brian's experiment is centered around testing for various organic compounds, whereas Crystal's is geared towards testing for life itself. 
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==Firsts==
 
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*Prometheus marked the first time a mission had been given a specific name, rather than just the destination and year.
Another experiment that has been proposed (although the [[astronauts]] plan to bypass it with a granola bar cartel) is to have the astronauts become self-sufficient by growing their own [[duck weed]] from their grey water, and living off that for the last half of the mission.
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'''Data on Titan'''
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(for more details, see [[Titan]])
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Titan is one of the moons orbiting [[Saturn]], it is fairly large for a moon, and is comparable in size to some of the inner terrestrial planets. it's atmosphere is composed mostly of N2 gas. What really interests the scientists, and our astronauts is Titan's mantle. It is widely accepted that Titan has a mantle not of molten rock, but of liquid water - one of the most vital elements needed for life.
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'''Astronauts'''
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The Astronauts for this mission were:
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Stephen Smith, [[hab commander]]
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Johnathan Scothorn [[pilot]]
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Steven Mair [[pilot]]
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Stefan Deyoung [[electrician]]
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Brian Foo [[payload specialist]]
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Nevin Hotson [[able seaman]]
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'''Mission Results'''
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We have life!
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The experiments for the mission have been concluded, and alhough a formal report is still being generated, the [[payload specialist]] has been able to dram many conclusions about the prospects of life on Titan. We have been able to confirm the presence of nitrates, ammoniates, carbohydrates (sugars) and lipids (fats) on the surface of Titan. The presence of these complex organic molecules points towards the existance of life. Further evidence was obtained when sealed samples of liquid from Titan fermented and produced copious ammounts of alcohol. This behavior was observed in several samples, and rules out any possibility of this being an isolated case of contamination.
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|PrevMiss = Mars 2005
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|NextMiss = Coronis 2007
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Latest revision as of 23:48, 22 November 2011

Prometheus.png
Prometheus 2006
Year 2005-06
Mission Destination Titan
Mission Dates 28-02-2006 to 4-03-2006
Habitat Commander Stephen Smith
Mission Control Commander Crystal Xiao
Simulator Commander Kevan Adlard
Nocrew.jpg


Mission Purpose

The primary purpose of this mission was to test if life exists, could exist, or has existed on Titan. This was carried out by first testing for the presence of various organic compounds needed for life, and/or exclusively produced as a byproduct of life (see "proposed experiments"), and ultimately testing for signs of life on Titan.

Astronauts

Proposed Experiments

Main article: Mission Prometheus Experiments

Another experiment that was proposed (although the astronauts planned to bypass it with a granola bar cartel) was to have the astronauts become self-sufficient by growing their own duckweed from their grey water, and live off that for the last half of the mission.

Data on Titan

Main article: Titan

Titan is one of the moons orbiting Saturn. It is fairly large for a moon, and is comparable in size to some of the inner terrestrial planets. Its atmosphere is composed mostly of N2 gas. Of particular interest during the mission was Titan's mantle. The leading theory as to the composition of Titan's mantle is that it is not molten rock but liquid water - one of the most vital elements needed for life.

Mission Results

We have life!

The experiments for the mission have been concluded, and alhough a formal report is still being generated, the Payload Specialist has been able to draw many conclusions about the prospects of life on Titan. We have been able to confirm the presence of nitrates, ammoniates, carbohydrates (sugars) and lipids (fats) on the surface of Titan. The presence of these complex organic molecules points towards the existance of life. Further evidence was obtained when sealed samples of liquid from Titan fermented and produced copious ammounts of alcohol. This behavior was observed in several samples, and rules out any possibility of this being an isolated case of contamination.

Mission Patch

The mission patch for Prometheus 2006 was developed by Eva Demers-Brett and was rendered by her, quite stunningly, in Adobe Photoshop. Unfortunately, the embroidered versions of the patch were unable to correctly reproduce all of the colours in the digital version. As a result, all of the patches appeared faded and slightly blurry.

Firsts

  • Prometheus marked the first time a mission had been given a specific name, rather than just the destination and year.
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