LunaSustain
People around the world are working together to create a sustainable future. But we need to make choices that will protect valuable resources today and make sure those resources are available tomorrow, next year, and years from now.
NASA is looking for sustainable recycling solutions that address physical
waste on long...
Join us on a journey from Earth to the Moon and beyond. Complete the
activities in each section...
Become a solutionary
. Use your critical and creative thinking skills to look at
sustainability...
. Use your critical and creative thinking skills to look at
sustainability...
Scroll Down
Destination:
Earth
Our planet has a limited amount of resources, but demand for those resources
continues to grow. Our carbon footprint is an estimate of the greenhouse
gases generated by our use of Earth’s resources. We need to change our
habits if we are going to reduce our carbon footprint.
Factoids
1.0
On average, a large supermarket uses more than 60 million grocery bags
per year.
2.0
The five warmest years on record have occurred within the last decade.
Calculate Your Carbon Footprint
Determine your own carbon footprint by answering questions about your
lifestyle.
EXPLORE
Make a Reusable T-shirt Bag
Reduce your use of plastic and paper by making a reusable t-shirt bag.
Learn More
Scroll Down
Dig Deeper
WE CAN REDUCE OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT
Congratulations!
You’re ready to explore more.
Destination:
International Space Station
The international Space Station is one of the first steps to deep space
exploration. NASA will use what they learn here to benefit people on Earth
and prepare for missions that reach farther into space. On the station,
limiting waste by using resources responsibly is critical.
Factoids
1.0
Four astronauts can generate 2,500 kilograms (5,500 pounds) of waste
during a yearlong mission.
2.0
Recycling one aluminum can save enough energy to run a TV for three
hours.
3.0
Low-Earth Orbit, or LEO, is an orbit around Earth at an altitude of
2,000 kilometers (1,200 miles) or less. LEO is the most common orbit for
satellites
Plastic Pollution and You
Learn about the different types of plastics and which ones can be reused or
recycled.
EXPLORE
Making Space Breathable
Design a filter system capable of “scrubbing” contaminants from the air.
Learn More
Scroll Down
Dig Deeper
WE CAN TURN TRASH INTO REUSABLE RESOURCES
Ready for launch?
Let’s look at sustainability beyond Earth’s low orbit.
Destination:
Orion
NASA’s Orion spacecraft is built to take humans farther than they have gone
before. The crew module will carry Artemis astronauts to space. NASA
designed the Orion spacecraft with sustainability in mind, but the crew must
practice good habits to conserve resources on board.
Factoids
1.0
The Orion Crew Module is designed to be reusable. Orion will carry a
crew of four to space and provide safe re-entry back to Earth for up to
10 missions.
2.0
On Earth, the average person uses about 80 gallons of water per day. In
space, each astronaut will need about one gallon of water for
consumption, food preparation, and hygiene.
NASA eClips: Designing a Shower Clock
Watch this video to help you design a shower clock that helps you use less
water.
Learn More
Scroll Down
Dig Deeper
WE CAN TURN TRASH INTO REUSABLE RESOURCES
You are ready for the next step.
You’ve made it to the Gateway.
Destination:
Gateway
NASA’s Gateway is a space station that will orbit the Moon. The Gateway will
have living quarters, laboratories for science and research, and docking
ports for visiting spacecraft. Power and propulsion will be provided by
sustainable, renewable energy sources.
Factoids
1.0
On average, a large supermarket uses more than 60 million grocery bags
per year.
2.0
The five warmest years on record have occurred within the last decade.
Power and Propulsion Activity Book
Build your own roll-out solar array. Explore activities to learn about
Gateway’s energy systems.
EXPLORE
Scroll Down
Dig Deeper
WE CAN USE RENEWABLE ENERGY
Bravo!
You made it to the lunar surface.
Destination:
Moon
NASA is preparing to land the first woman and the first person of color on
the lunar surface. The lunar South Pole may have ice and other mineral
resources that can be used to make the power, water, and oxygen astronauts
will need to live and work on the Moon.
Factoids
1.0
A power system that would provide at least 40 kilowatts of power will be
designed to meet astronauts’ needs to live and work on the lunar
surface.
2.0
NASA is developing a small nuclear fission reactor to generate safe,
clean, and reliable power on the Moon.
Household Energy Audit
Calculate the amount of electrical energy you use each day and compare that
to the energy astronauts will use on the Moon.
EXPLORE
Draft Detector
Just as the astronauts will need to conserve energy, you can make a simple
draft detector to save energy in your home.
Learn More
Scroll Down
Dig Deeper
WE CAN USE ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
Congratulations!
It’s time for YOU to make a difference.
My Susstainability Pledge
Now that you’ve learned more about sustainability, what habits would you
change? As a solutionary in your home, school, or community, what can you do
to protect resources for the future?
Scroll Down
Sustainability Gallery
See what others have pledged to inspire some ideas!
JPG
PDF
PDF
JPG
MP4
JPG
MP4
JPG
MP4
JPG
MP4
JPG
JPG
Scroll Down
FOR EDUCATORS
Educators register here for an
online implementation guide that includes background information, facilitation
suggestions, and additional activities.
First Woman
Follow Callie Rodriguez, a fictional astronaut, as she and her crewmates
overcome challenges to live and work on the Moon.
Follow the adventures of fictional astronaut Callie Rodriguez as she and her
crewmates work together to overcome some of the same challenges real-life
Artemis astronauts will face when NASA returns to the Moon.
Download or read online NASA’s graphic novel series
Scroll Down
Collaborators
Special thanks to our collaborators
Join us on a journey from Earth to the Moon and beyond. Complete the activities in
each section to learn more about sustainability.
Become a solutionary . Use your critical and creative thinking skills to look at
sustainability in new ways. Then make your own pledge to protect our Earth so future
generations have the resources they need to survive.
NASA is looking for sustainable recycling solutions that address physical waste on
long-term lunar missions through the LunaRecycle Challenge.
Create your own sustainability pledge.
Please do not include any personal identifiable information
- Lorem Ipsum Dolor sit Amet
- Lorem Ipsum Dolor sit Amet etim
JPG
JPEG (Image)
1024 x 768 500Kb
PDF
PDF (doc)
500 Kb
MP4
MP4, MOV (Video)
024 x 768 25 Mb
FOR EDUCATORS
Register here for an implementation guide that includes background information,
additional activities, and certificates.
FOR EDUCATORS
Educators register here for an
online implementation guide that includes background information, facilitation
suggestions, and additional activities.