Question

You are a consultant for a second ELVIS mission to NPIP. Describe what physical and/or chemical treatments you would require prior to liftoff to minimize the opportunity for contamination of the ELV (the landing module of the spacecraft) and ELVIS (a new version of the robot) by Earth microbes. Hint: Keep in mind the following: ELVIS’s skin cannot withstand temperatures above 90°C; the ELV itself is approximately the size of a minivan and includes many metal parts. Use scientific terminology as you discuss this answer: e.g., are you trying to achieve disinfection or sterilization? Are you recommending use of antiseptics or disinfectants?

Answer 1

As the consultant for the second ELVIS mission, my recommendations would be as follows:

1. Provision of standardized materials to the best of my knowledge and practice.
2. Production and Development of look-alike skin from the variant of Lycra.
3. Instruction of proper exercises such that the overall effect is minimized.

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to provide the necessary care in the limitations of the mission, the first step is to use the first mission of ELVIS as the starting point. The steps, precautions and lessons learnt from the first mission are used as stepping stones for the second mission.