Over the next century, humanity will be faced with the challenge of journeying to and inhabiting the solar system. This endeavor carries many complications not yet addressed such as shielding from radiation, generating power, obtaining water, creating oxygen, and cultivating food. Still, practical solutions can be implemented and missions accomplished utilizing futuristic technology. With resources transported from Earth or gathered from Space, a semi-permanent facility can realistically be established on Mars.

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Creator

• Zampach, Matej V
• Kelly, Andrew

Subject

• Environment
• Sustainability
• Industry

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-031517-231600

Keyword

• Space vehicles
• Science--Study and teaching

Advisor

• Humi, Mayer

Year

• 2017

Date created

• 2017-03-15

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright