Case Study 9
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Objet d'étude 1
Back to the Moon and beyond
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Share your solutions for more eco-friendly space missions.
As part of the Artemis program, humanity is preparing to establish a long-term presence on the Moon and later explore Mars. While this promises scientific and technological progress, it also poses environmental challenges. To address these, the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) has launched a unique citizen consultation. You decide to submit a video with your ideas and solutions for sustainable space exploration.
Artemis I lifts off, Florida, 2022.
As part of the Artemis program, humanity is preparing to establish a long-term presence on the Moon and later explore Mars. While this promises scientific and technological progress, it also poses environmental challenges. To address these, the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) has launched a unique citizen consultation. You decide to submit a video with your ideas and solutions for sustainable space exploration.
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1 Space junk in orbit
Space junk in orbit
There's a lot of trash on the Moon right now – including nearly
100 bags of human waste – and with countries around the globe traveling
to the Moon, there's going to be a lot more, both on the lunar surface and
in Earth's orbit. […]
Humans have left a lot of junk on the Moon, including spacecraft remains like rocket boosters from over 50 crashed landings, nearly 100 bags of human waste and miscellaneous objects like a feather, golf balls and boots. It adds up to around 200 tons of our trash. Since no one owns the Moon, no one is responsible for keeping it clean and tidy. […] The United Nations Outer Space Treaty of 1967 says that no country can “own” the Moon or any part of it, and that celestial bodies should only be used for peaceful purposes. But the treaty is mute about companies and individuals, and it says nothing about how space resources can and can't be used. The United Nations Moon Agreement of 1979 held that the Moon and its natural resources are the common heritage of humanity. However, the United States, Russia and China never signed it, and in 2016 the U.S. Congress created a law that unleashed the American commercial space industry with very few restrictions. […] The lack of regulation and the current gold rush approach to space exploration mean that space junk and waste will continue to accumulate, as will the related problems and dangers.
Humans have left a lot of junk on the Moon, including spacecraft remains like rocket boosters from over 50 crashed landings, nearly 100 bags of human waste and miscellaneous objects like a feather, golf balls and boots. It adds up to around 200 tons of our trash. Since no one owns the Moon, no one is responsible for keeping it clean and tidy. […] The United Nations Outer Space Treaty of 1967 says that no country can “own” the Moon or any part of it, and that celestial bodies should only be used for peaceful purposes. But the treaty is mute about companies and individuals, and it says nothing about how space resources can and can't be used. The United Nations Moon Agreement of 1979 held that the Moon and its natural resources are the common heritage of humanity. However, the United States, Russia and China never signed it, and in 2016 the U.S. Congress created a law that unleashed the American commercial space industry with very few restrictions. […] The lack of regulation and the current gold rush approach to space exploration mean that space junk and waste will continue to accumulate, as will the related problems and dangers.
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Step 1
1
Watch the Artemis mission trailer and note down its goals.
2
Read the text. Pick out examples showing the environmental impact of space missions to the Moon.
3
Name the two treaties mentioned in the text. How do they connect to the issue of space waste?
4
Why is the issue particularly pressing today?
Action!
List elements of context to include in the introduction of your video.
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2The LunaRecycle Challenge
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Step 2
1
What materials and recycling methods are mentioned in the document?
2
How does the Moon compare with Earth in terms of waste management?
3
What suggestions can be made to improve waste management on the Moon? Who is to make them?
Action!
Record a short voice-over for the first part of your video, explaining why recycling will be essential and introducing the project.
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3Mission accepted
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Step 3
1
What kinds of waste have the astronauts accumulated on the Moon? Find examples of objects and materials.
2
What three recycling options do the students in the video propose?
3
List the advantages and difficulties linked to each option.
Action!
Pair up to discuss solutions. Choose one discarded element, explain how the material could be reused and what useful object or tool it could become.
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Ready...
- Brainstorm the most relevant arguments and solutions for addressing lunar waste management.
- Select concrete examples to support your suggestions and explain their benefits clearly.
Steady...
- Organize your ideas in a clear structure and draft the final voice-over for your video.
- Select visuals and props to make your video more impactful.
Go!
- Practice your pronunciation, tone, and pacing to be persuasive.
- Record, edit, and submit your video!
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