September 2022 - The Mars Blueprint

Inspiring a generation to reach to the stars and make the impossible… Possible. We explore the plans, policies and technologies to achieve a human colony on Mars.

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Breathing easy on Mars: Three oxygen options for the red planet

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Generating Oxygen (O2) on Mars is one of those key technologies that must be included in the overall plan for visiting the red planet. This article details the pros and cons of three proven methods

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Energy: the Achilles heel of deep space exploration

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Electrical energy is quite literally the lifeblood of any potential Mars base. Electrical power and our ability to generate it on Mars is one of the critical six factors required for a settlement on Mars to succeed.