NASA Challenge: Lunar Gateway Rotational Hub

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The design in question proposes the idea of ​​an exterior structure inside the capsule where a large amount of supplies are stored, as seen in the attached images.In the center of the capsule we have a structure that allows a 360° rotation around its own axis. The structure itself has its own supply storage and also features an opening at the top, 1100mm wide, that extends the entire length of the capsule. This allows astronauts to access supplies stored in the outer structure.In the rotating inner core we have a structure with drawers for bulk storage, covering the entire length of the capsule and providing a significant storage volume.At the front of the capsule there is another structure with drawers to store customized bulk products.The rotation of the internal structure is controlled with 3 servomotors in the front section and 3 in the rear section, the astronaut will be able to give the instruction to rotate the core through wireless control.If necessary, slings can be added to the top of the capsule to support the rotating core and withstand the loading conditions of the launch.The material selected for the entire structure is a high-strength aluminum alloy.No tools will be necessary for removing or adding supplies; The entire system will work reliably and easily.In the attached images I completed the table with the current amount of provisions that can be stored in the capsule, considering that I also added special storage compartments for bulk products.