The most important resources of Mars for the early exploration phase will be oxygen and water, derived from the Martian atmosphere and regolith, which will be used for propellant and life support. Rocks and soils may be used in unprocessed form as shielding materials for habitats, or in minimally processed form to expand habitable living and work space. Resources necessary to conduct manufacturing and agricultural projects are potentially available, but will await advanced stages of Mars habitation before they are utilized.


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    Title :

    Mars Resources


    Contributors:
    M. B. Duke (author)

    Publication date :

    1986


    Size :

    13 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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