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Pe Oe Ree a Pee Saas ent ea 3; ea eo cr Ea Eo Es ey A ors vA ac ry ry or1.Introduction PAAR Ce lai Cee According 0 0 study conducted by the international group of Earth Commission sclentists, Planet Earth exceeded seven of the eight scientiheall) ‘established sofety limits and entered the ,danger zone", not only for an overheated planet that loses its natural areas, but also for the well Pena Cee oe Ce eRe | resources and places for the population. -Pollution in ts various forms, is anather serious threat to Earth. Air, water dnd soil pollution, as well as light pollution, affect biodiversity and human health ens Bee eee eee eee ee Imbalances, affecting the ecosystem services we depend on for food, water ond natural resources. -Overpopulation and Shortening of Natural Resources - Population growth and resource demand put pressure on ecosystems and lead to depletion of Se ees Natural Disasters - Events such as earthquakes, tsunamis, forest fires and hurricanes are events that cause enormous loss and human suffering, Cee cee Se eee ee Se eee ey Peer een ees1.2.Why the Spaceship Aquila? in the face of those serous threats, space exploration and colonization is essential for the future of humanity, os we must find innovative and colxageous eee ee eee eet en een tn ee ee ce eee ee See er eee ee eg This project i ot only about physical migration, but also about e journey towards knowledge, dscovery and, mest importantly, owords a better future for ee a ea eee ee eee Te eee ee ears In adltion to the survival of humanity, the Aquila Space Ship provides @ unique opportunity to explore and colonize new planets and start human life eee Oe eee ee ea Ree a ee eet ee ee ee eee ee eee Ce eee ee ree ee ee ed Se en eee : eee ee ee er eae For the naming ofthe ship we drew inspiration from both astronomy and mythology. 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With @ total population of 15,000 individuals, including those directly involved in the operation of the settlement (2,000-3,000), as well os the wider pee eee ae ee ee eee ee oe ee eee eee eee ee SCR earn ee ee ey eee ee oe eed een ane ee ee ee The interview process plays a pivotal role In selecting individuals sutable for life on the spaceship. For instance, when considering @ group like 100 mechanics, @ eftical inquiry rises: do they arrive accompanied by their families, ot do they travel solo? This decision impacts whether individuals embark on the joumey independently or with their dependents. 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The other holf ls Cee a se eo eee ee ee ee ee ‘Aquill’s storage needs inthis section and the main cylinder. Solar panels wil be placed on the exterior ofthe toruses in order to harness solar energy to its fl tial ; ‘Main eylinder: Main cylinder: Specifically designed to optimize space utilization and efficiency, thie inner eylinder isthe primary storage facility in Or ee ee ene ee ne eee ee eee eed Seen ee ee te eee eee ee eee ee eee Inner eylinder will lso solve the eneray problem, containing nuclear fusion reactors and other power plans, ensuring Aquila is Cee er ea nS en Rey oo oat eee See etn eae ee ee eee ea eat eee