This initiative aims to pave the way for creating crucial technologies essential for the long-term human settlement on the Red Planet. Initial focus to be on biotechnology, addressing constraints faced on Mars.
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The Mars Society, globally renowned for its contributions towards Martian exploration, recently revealed its plan to introduce the Mars Technology Institute (MTI).
This initiative aims to pave the way for creating crucial technologies essential for the long-term human settlement on the Red Planet.
Mars Society President, Dr. Robert Zubrin, noted the importance of an institution dedicated to technologies that can support life on Mars. While transportation to Mars progresses rapidly with companies like SpaceX, what’s truly needed are means to survive and thrive once humans arrive there.
Though the Mars settlement remains a concept, the importance of establishing an institute on Earth to foster the required technologies is undeniable.
Drawing parallels with MIT’s success in generating revenue through the patenting and licensing of inventions, MTI promises a similar path, both in Martian technologies and the economic feasibility of Mars-based colonies.
Life on Mars comes with significant obstacles:
Given the complexity of these challenges, MTI’s initial concentration will be on biotech. Current biotech research, while abundant, doesn’t cater to Mars’ specific demands, especially in terms of mass food production with minimal land.
Dr. Zubrin highlighted the inefficiency of photosynthesis as a challenge, particularly for Mars where agricultural space is limited. Addressing this through biotechnology could also combat the misconception that space advocates overlook Earth’s needs.
Make sure you don’t miss our coverage of future Mars explorers, Tina and Tom Sjögren.
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