"Enceladus" NASA Challenge: Super Heavy Logistics Transport

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The main design features of Enceladus are:1) Functional versatility: It is designed to fulfill multiple functions, such as transportation and assembly of base elements on the lunar or Martian surface.2) Adaptive suspension system: Its legs allow it to adapt to various terrains and act as an active suspension, enabling it to overcome significant obstacles and uneven terrain.3) Isolated power unit: The power unit that stores the batteries is isolated to withstand the low temperatures of the Moon, ensuring its operation in extreme conditions.4) Auxiliary solar panel system: It features an auxiliary solar panel system to increase its energy autonomy, providing a renewable energy source.5) Hybrid transporter and crane configuration: It combines the functionality of a transporter and a crane, making it versatile for moving modules of different sizes and various loads.6) Habitat loading system: It incorporates a lower loading arch that unfolds to load the habitat, simplifying the lifting process without the need to mount additional equipment on the habitat.7) Compact design: It has been optimized to occupy minimal space when folded, facilitating its transport and launch on rockets.8) Advanced control system: It uses interconnected vision and control systems with a central computer to ensure precise and efficient operation, including autonomous driving functions.9) Transport capacity: It can transport loads of up to 100,000 kg on the surface of Mars or the Moon.10) Focus on efficiency: The design has aimed to maximize efficiency in the transportation and assembly of elements in the lunar or Martian base, minimizing cost and operational complexity.