2014

Team Galactique Sponsorship Brochure

Event Name

: NASA HUMAN EXPLORATION ROVER CHALLENGE 2014

Event Date

: 10th 12th April, 2014

Venue

: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL, United States

Media Coverage

: Print, Television, Radio and Internet

NASA HUMAN EXPLORATION ROVER

CHALLENGE 2014
Team Galactique
THE RACE

The NASA ROVER CHALLENGE will be

What is NASA HUMAN EXPLORATION ROVER

CHALLENGE?

held April 08-14, 2014 in Huntsville

Alabama, at the U.S Space & Rocket

NASA organizes the great Moon-buggy race in Huntsville, Alabama, at the U.S.
Space & Rocket Center every year.

Center.

Team members will be required to

address a series of engineering
problems that are similar to problems
faced by the old Moon-buggy team.

Each Moon-buggy will be a human

powered, all-terrain vehicle and will
be driven by two students, one female
and one male, over a half-mile
simulated

lunar

terrain

course

including "craters", rocks, "lava"

ridges, inclines and "lunar" soil.

DescriptionThe NASA ROVER CHALLENGE 2014 is the 1st instalment in the series of annual
Moonbuggy competition. The event will be held in the month of April, 2014 at the
Marshall Space Centre, Huntsville, Alabama, U.S.A. The event is the largest of its
kind international competition at high school and college (undergraduate) level.
The event witnesses around 40 teams from around the globe competing against
each other for the title of the best.
The ChallengeA team of six members are given the task to design and fabricate a two seater,
human powered vehicle that will be used to traverse an obstacle course of half a
mile, simulated in the image of the lunar surface. The vehicle must be collapsible
to fit inside a cube of size five feet, and in this state must be carried by the drivers
up to a distance of twenty feet. The vehicle is supposed to be driven by a male and
a female candidate.
The PrizesApart from the awards for the top three winning teams there are a host of other
awards that include

The vehicle must be collapsible to fit

inside a cube of size four feet, and in
this state must be carried by the
drivers up to a distance of twenty feet.

Feather-weight Award- For the lightest vehicle.

Most Improved- For the best improvements made in the design.
Rookie Award- For the best performing new entry.
Best Report- For the team with the best design Report.
System Safety- For the vehicle with the best safety standards.
Design Award- For the best approach towards designing a vehicle for
traversing on lunar surface.

Each Moonbuggy is a "proof-of-concept" human powered vehicle to be driven over

a half-mile course
with twisting curves, treacherous
pits and other obstacles
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CHALLENGE
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simulating lunar surface conditions
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TEAM MEMBERS

Team Galactique

CAPTAIN
Kartikeya Mishra, 4th year, GCET

MEMBERS

About our team

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Bhoomika Mansharamani, 4 year,

GCET
Adarsh Kumar, 3rd year, GCET

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Rishikeya Mishra, 3 year, GCET

Ashish Saini, 2nd year, GCET

Anamika Singh, 2nd Year, GCET

FACULTY ADVISOR

Dr.M.N.Desmukh

Prof. & Head Mechanical Department

Galgotias College of Engineering and
Technology (GCET)

Our Moonbuggy design consists of its suspension system, chassis, drive trains,
steering mechanism, brake system, recumbent seat assembly, tires and the
wheel assembly.
Each part will be designed and assembled to allow the vehicle to withstand the
engineering challenges posed by the rough lunar terrain and to meet the
requirements of high strength, rigidity and good dynamic performance.
The vehicle will boast an ultra-lightweight foldable design in order to minimize
the payload on the space missions it may be carried on. The moonbuggy will
be a human-powered all-terrain vehicle with the capability to become a
hybrid at a later stage.
Our team consists of six student members under the guidance of one faculty
advisor .The team is subdivided into three groups: Suspension & Steering,
Chassis & Bodywork and Marketing & Finance.
The team members are responsible for the design, fabrication and testing of
the vehicle
Two members will drive the vehicle over the rough course designed to simulate
the lunar terrain
All members will ensure that the vehicle meets all the required safety criterion
The 6-membered team along with the faculty advisor will travel to the NASA
US Space and Rocket Center to take part in the race to be held on the 10th
April, 2014.

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PREVIOUS VENTURES
NASA GREAT MOONBUGGY RACE 2013: Team of 6 members
participated in the 20th moonbuggy race. The team performed well. The
teams moonbuggy was appreciated for its design and robustness.

ASME HUMAN POWERED VEHICLE CHALLENGE 2014: Team Efficace

participated in the first ever ASME (American Society of Mechanical
Engineers) Human Powered Vehicle Challenge India 2014. The team
secured 9th position in design event and ranked 1st in safety measures.

NASA GREAT MOONBUGGY RACE 2012: Team of 6 members

participated in the 19th moonbuggy race. Team earned Rookie Award.

SAEINDIA BAJA 2011: The task involves the design, fabrication and
racing of a single seated all-Terrain Vehicle (ATV), held at Pithampura,
Indore. The team secured and All India Rank of 74 out of the 200
shortlisted & participating teams.

SAENIS EFFICYCLE 2011: The task involved designing, fabrication and

racing of a two seated, human powered, hybrid vehicle capable of running
on electric power, held at Chandigarh. The team secured Rank 4 in the
endurance run and an AIR 26.

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The teams success was aired and covered in various news channels and leading dailies like NDTV, Aaj Tak, Times of
India, Hindustan Times and international television.

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Key Benefits

Endorsement through the moonbuggy.

Media Coverage

International broadcast of the event

by NASA.

Promotion through publications.

Associating with TEAM GALACTIQUE

In the NASA ROVER CHALLENGE, the moon buggy team GALACTIQUE has been
registered amongst the top 4 teams from India. Last year the Moon buggy team

Access to the vehicle.

Galactique secured good position worldwide and the current team is determined
to better the record. As students we welcome assistance from interested

Promotion through college fests.

organizations to associate with us and help us meet the required amount of

expenses needed for the project. Thus the help and support of corporate is
indispensable for our endeavor. In recognition of this precious support, it is a

Endorsement through driver

privilege to offer you with the following benefits:

apparels.

Publicity from our team:

Company logo and name will be prominently displayed on the
moonbuggy, team apparels, banners and website.
Publicity for your company: International Publicity: The NASA Great Moonbuggy
Race attract over 40 teams and numerous corporate giants such as Boeing,
NorthRop Grumman, LockHeed Martin, JACOBS etc from all over the world, thus
generating tremendous media interest as well as an opportunity to connect with
many businesses, which could lead to potential corporate partnerships with your
company.
Great Student Sponsor Ties: Exposure to upcoming graduates giving you a head
start over other companies in attracting talent.
National Pride: This event will help showcase Indias technological prowess in the
international arena, further reinforcing its image as one of the emerging R & D
hubs of the world.

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Team Galactique

The Team GALACTIQUE welcomes sponsorship in many forms. Direct financial support helps the team to purchase the materials and
components necessary to build the rover, as well as purchase and maintain equipment, pay for business expenses, and cover
competition related travel expenses. We acknowledge the fact that monetary contributions are not always possible and we will gladly
accept any form of support. Such contributions can range from tools, equipment, parts, raw materials, expert advice and/or
assistance. As teams success and popularity continues to mount, attention increases from all directions: academic periodicals,
newspapers, and media houses, etc. have all featured the team in just the past few months. The team would travel wide, and
wherever it goes, your name goes with it.

Platinum Sponsor (2,50,000+)

Company logo on premium locations of moonbuggy including extra-large color logo.

Internet Publicity
Company logo placed along with the team logo on the home page of the college website.
Company logo on the top right hand column, dedicated to sponsors on our website. This logo is linked to the homepage of the
sponsors website.
50% on screen coverage in the sponsor portion of the website is dedicated to the Title sponsor. This can carry a
video/advertisement on the products and services provided by the company.
We are having one of the biggest Facebook group with currently over 203 members all over India. Updates about the latest
products and services of the company will be displayed on the group.
Extra logo on back of the helmet.
Company theme integrated with that of team.
Companys name will be integrated into the name of moonbuggy. This name will be used in all official documents, press
releases and publicity events.
Availability of team and moonbuggy for companys promotional events.
Huge media exposure during unveiling of the moonbuggy.
Industrial trips to manufacturing/assembly unit can be organized. These students become familiar with a companys products
and services, developing a business relationship that continues after graduation.
Option for specific marketing strategies.

Gold Sponsor (1,50,000-2,50,000)

Company logo in the right hand column, dedicated to sponsors on our website. This logo is linked to the homepage of the
sponsors website.
Company prominent logo featured on moonbuggy.
Company logo on teams apparel.
Recognition during media exposure.
Extra logo on Driver Seat.
25% on screen coverage in the sponsor portion of the website is dedicated to the Gold sponsor. This can carry an
advertisement on the products and services provided by the company.
Logo on all promotional posters and event display board.
Availability of team and buggy for companys promotional events.

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Silver Sponsor (up to 1, 50,000)

Company logo in the right hand column, dedicated to sponsors on our website. This logo is linked to the homepage of the
sponsors website.
Company logo featured on moonbuggy.
Company logo on teams apparel.
Recognition during media exposure.
Logo on all promotional posters and event display board.
Extra logo on Driver Seat.

In-Kind Sponsor
Company logo in the right hand column, dedicated to sponsors on our website. This logo is linked to the homepage of the
sponsors website.
Logo on all promotional posters and event display board.
Logo on car and team apparel.
Media Sponsor is accounted to be under this category.

Any other requirement as desired by the associate company, will be taken care of. Besides this, the company would be
received as a support of technical research and development activities by all strata of society, be it industrial, institutional
or consumer.

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Financial Budget
Expenditure

Individual
Cost

Total Cost
(6 members)

85,215/-

5,96,505/-

Flight Tickets-New Delhi <=>Huntsville (to & fro)

Fabrication and material cost

72,220/-

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST

6,68,725/-

# The budget has been based on the previous years cost of lodging and is definite to increase with
time (1$=61.33 INR)

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Team Galactique

We hope to accomplish our mission in 1st NASA ROVER CHALLENGE Race with your firm support and hence invite you to
sponsor TEAM GALACTIQUE in this venture. If you like to have further information about the team or sponsor benefits,
please feel free to contact us via phone or e-mail. We would be highly privileged to discuss it further with you.

CONTACTS
Ms. Bhoomika Mansharamani
Marketing and Media relations manager
Team Galactique
Ph: +91-7503309760
Email id: bhoomika.mansharamani@gmail.com

Mr. Ashish Saini

Sponsorship Manager
Team Galactique
Ph: +91-8527918114
Email id: ashishsaini1195@gmail.com

Mr. Kartikeya Mishra

Team Captain
Team Galactique
Ph: +91-9910505811
Email id: kartikeyamishra1993@gmail.com

teamgalactique.nasa

Team Galactique
Galgotias Educational Institutions
1, Knowledge Park, Phase II
Greater Noida, 201306
Email id: galactique.nasa@gmail.com

galactique.nasa.blogspot.in

Sponsorship Form

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