habitats
Does Life Really Need Planets? Maybe Not
Do we have a planetary bias when it comes to understanding where life can perpetuate? It's only natural that we…
1 week ago
Chitin Could be the Perfect Building Material on Mars
It's hard to deny that we're heading for a future with a human presence on Mars. But to develop sustained…
4 years ago
Lava Tubes on the Moon and Mars are Really, Really Big. Big Enough to Fit an Entire Planetary Base
Could lava tubes on the Moon and Mars play a role in establishing a human presence on those worlds? Possibly,…
4 years ago
Astronomy Cast Ep. 450: Inflatable Habitats
In order to live in space, we'll need to live in a habitat that simulates the temperature, pressure and atmosphere…
8 years ago
NASA Might Build an Ice House on Mars
At first glance, a new concept for a NASA habitat on Mars looks like a cross between Mark Watney’s inflatable…
8 years ago