Team ZOi

Team ZOi One of the first ever student experiments being sent to the Moon in 2020. Trying to understand how to build sustainable life outside of our planet.

The core team is formed by two students from Central University Of Tamil Nadu,India and one student from Arizona State University, USA selected to fly their experiment to moon. We proposed an experiment themed on “An experiment that would help build sustainable life on the Moon” for Lab2moon competition by Team Indus Under Google Lunar x Prize. Project Name: Photosynthesis on Moon By Extremophile

Cyanobacteria

Team Name: Team ZΩI

Members: 1) SANTOSH ROYCHOWDHURY – CUTN Physics(2010-2015)
2) AUTUMN K CONNER – ASU Computer system engineering (2014-2017)
3)SUKANYA ROYCHOWDHURY – CUTN Mathematics(2011-2016)

This Experiment is aimed at the specific process of photosynthesis. Photosynthesis forms the bases for almost all life on earth. We are interested in knowing if a proper photosynthesis can take place on the moon with its very hostile conditions. To test this we devised an ultimate experiment, we planned to carry out this by not using plants instead we will be using extremophile cyanobacteria It is said cyanobacteria theoretical can traverse the universe riding meteorites. We decided to put it to the test in an open experiment. We will provide proper medium and thermal conditions for the cyanobacteria to carry out photosynthesis with radiation, gravity and the magnetic field being only the uncontrolled parameter. We will have a duplicate controlled experiment of the moon based experiment conducted simultaneously on earth and on moon. So that we have a better understanding of difference between photosynthesis on earth and moon. If we are able to carry out even a hint of photosynthesis with this it will be a big step towards Human space colonization and terra forming of other celestial bodies. If it is established that photosynthesis is possible we can send more advanced experiments for a deeper understanding, in near future When we set up settlements , these cyanobacteria can be used to provide oxygen , water, extraction of minerals from soil , energy , and even agriculture. May be in the future we can use genetic engineering to selectively edit genome of normal species by including genes of extremophiles. So that they can survive better on moon , mars and beyond. May be just may be this tiny little creature could be Humanity’s giant leap for space colonization and terraforming.

Sometimes even Team ZOi members just need to stop and smell the flowers 🌺🌼🌸🏵️
04/05/2019

Sometimes even Team ZOi members just need to stop and smell the flowers 🌺🌼🌸🏵️

Oh, y'know, just out here calibrating some sensors... 😉
02/05/2019

Oh, y'know, just out here calibrating some sensors... 😉

Team ZOi and IISc: Where Innovation Happens 👍 🚀🌕
30/04/2019

Team ZOi and IISc: Where Innovation Happens 👍

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Here's some symmetry in nature to brighten up your week 🌻
20/03/2019

Here's some symmetry in nature to brighten up your week 🌻

Our cyanobacteria wanted to celebrate Pi Day as well! This tiny creature really can do it all 😉
14/03/2019

Our cyanobacteria wanted to celebrate Pi Day as well! This tiny creature really can do it all 😉

Happy Pi Day from all of us here at Team ZOi! 🚀🌕
14/03/2019

Happy Pi Day from all of us here at Team ZOi! 🚀🌕

To celebrate International Women's Day, we'd like to recognize all of the fantastic women that make our team so special....
08/03/2019

To celebrate International Women's Day, we'd like to recognize all of the fantastic women that make our team so special. These incredibly bright female scientists and engineers bring so much value to our team and our efforts to send our experiment to the moon. We couldn't do this without them! Make sure you tell the women in your life how important they are today! ♀️

What did you have for breakfast? To us, there is no greater combo than coffee and pi 😉
16/02/2019

What did you have for breakfast? To us, there is no greater combo than coffee and pi 😉

Hello everyone! Autumn from Team ZOi here. In light of the recent news of the loss of Opportunity, I wanted to share a d...
15/02/2019

Hello everyone! Autumn from Team ZOi here. In light of the recent news of the loss of Opportunity, I wanted to share a defining moment in my life in which this wonderful rover was a huge part! Several years ago now, I attended a research seminar on the Mars rovers held at my Alma Mater, Arizona State University. We listened to a lead Jet Propulsion Engineer at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration's JPL speak of the rovers on Mars and their mission and I instantly fell in love with everything about it. We were told to take a NASA bumper sticker home and I ended up taking about 10 of them. It was then that I knew for certain that this was a field I wanted to be a part of. Back then my goal was to work for NASA, but now that the privatization of space exploration is in the works, I have even bigger goals starting my own space exploration and sustainability company with my teammates! This project is extremely important to us, but it is only the first step in a long line of ideas that we have for the future of humanity. That is what drives us to work so hard on this every single day, and why this project is so meaningful!

Opportunity and its twin Spirit were only supposed to last 90 days each. Spirit lasted on Mars for over 5 years, and Opportunity ended up lasting 15. This was arguably NASA's most successful mission (besides Voyager perhaps). If that doesn't inspire you, I don't know what would. Humanity has always ventured outward and will continue to do so. This is only the beginning!

to good times in Bangalore! Did you know that our team is an international collaboration of former students from both ...
14/02/2019

to good times in Bangalore! Did you know that our team is an international collaboration of former students from both the United States and India? Here are some shots of us at a mall in Bangalore and at the Indian Institute of Science, where we built our prototype and continue to perform experiments to this day!

How biologists spend their Valentine's Day 😂 Team ZOi member Sukanya loves our cyanobacteria!
14/02/2019

How biologists spend their Valentine's Day 😂 Team ZOi member Sukanya loves our cyanobacteria!

We're taking over to share some of the things that motivate us!Giving humans the capability to terraform other planets...
11/02/2019

We're taking over to share some of the things that motivate us!
Giving humans the capability to terraform other planets and celestial bodies is one of the main objectives of our experiment. Cyanobacteria can be used to provide oxygen, water, extraction of minerals from soil, energy, and even agriculture when we decide to venture outside of our home planet! What do you think these other surfaces might look like after terraforming and colonization?

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