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Red Mars - Green Mars? Technologies for Transforming Mars into a Habitable World

Author(s) Ean Kotadia
Country India
Abstract This paper explores the strategies for terraforming and colonizing Mars, focusing on key aspects such as food production, habitat construction, radiation protection, atmospheric modification, and energy generation. It examines how NASA’s Veggie and Advanced Plant Habitat systems, originally designed for microgravity environments on the ISS, can be adapted for Martian agriculture. Additionally, it highlights the potential of 3D-printed habitats like MARSHA, which utilize sustainable materials such as basalt regolith and PLA plastic, to provide efficient, protective living spaces on Mars. Radiation protection is addressed through the concept of an artificial magnetosphere positioned at the L1 Lagrange Point, offering a shield against harmful solar winds and cosmic rays. Atmospheric modification techniques, such as thermolysis, are proposed to thicken Mars' atmosphere, increase temperatures, and support plant growth. The use of nuclear reactors powered by Uranium-235 (U-235) is also discussed as a reliable, long-term energy source for supporting life support systems and agricultural operations. Finally, the introduction of phytoplankton and resilient plant species is considered as a means to produce oxygen, absorb carbon dioxide, and further enhance the Martian atmosphere, contributing to the creation of a sustainable ecosystem for future colonization.
Keywords Terraforming Mars, Mars Colonization, Space Exploration, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Power, 3D-Printed Habitats, Artificial Magnetosphere, Space Agriculture, Atmospheric Modification, Space-Based Solar Power, Sustainable Energy, Extraterrestrial Ecosystems.
Field Physics > Astronomy
Published In Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025
Published On 2025-02-23
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.37426
Short DOI https://doi.org/g854ng
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