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Living On Mars, Serena Vaughn
Serena Vaughn

Living On Mars

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“Living On Mars” explores the real possibility of establishing a permanent human presence on the Red Planet, detailing the science and technology needed for such a challenging endeavor. The book emphasizes practical solutions for survival, habitat construction, and sustainable living in the harsh Martian environment. For example, radiation shielding is crucial, with ideas like using Martian soil (regolith) as a barrier. The book also highlights the importance of In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU), extracting resources like water ice and CO2 directly from Mars to produce essential materials. The book uniquely prioritizes near-term solutions using existing or near-future technologies, making it a realistic guide to Martian colonization. It progresses from introducing the Martian environment to detailing habitat construction, sustainable food production through closed-loop life support systems, and finally, the ethical considerations of colonizing another planet. This approach, supported by data from Mars missions and Earth-based experiments, sets it apart from more speculative works on the topic.
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143 printed pages
Original publication
2025
Publication year
2025
Translator
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