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[discuss] essential elements for survival on mars
(lemmy.world)
Hi there, I'd like to connect with people to discuss technical aspects of settlement of mars.
I'd look at a house on earth and ask: what things have to be supplied from the outside; what things can be produced inside the house? Houses on earth have piping for water, and cabling for electricity.
Plants can be grown in a green-house using these two ingredients, and the people can sleep in a spaceship.
Comment whatever comes to your mind.
I don't see perchlorates as a big problem.
After all, plants grow quite well without soil, like hydroponics, I guess.
Where are you going to get all that water?
I was thinking three options: