The low temperatures and high ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels at the surface of Mars today currently preclude the survival of life anywhere except perhaps in limited subsurface niches. Several ideas […]
Terraforming & Geoengineering
Posted inLife Support Systems, Mars, Terraforming & Geoengineering
Mars Mimicking Chamber Explores Planetary Habitability
A research team in Spain has the enviable job of testing out new electromechanical gear for potential use in future missions to the “Red Planet.” They do it within their […]
Posted inAstrobiology (general), Conferences and Meetings, NASA Astrobiology Program, Press Release, Terraforming & Geoengineering
NASA Mars Terraforming Debate to be held at Astrobiology Conference
A group of science fiction writers, academic luminaries and NASA scientists will hold a lively debate about terraforming Mars at NASA Ames Research Center on March 30, 2004.