Category
Business
Assisted Conversion
Trend cluster
Category
Planetary
Colonization
Researchers develop both practical and inessential plans for Mars colonies.
3.8
Trend score
Trend
What is the Planetary Colonization trend?
Planetary Colonization: As research on the potential for human colonies on Mars continues to progress, scientists and businesses alike are creating new developments for the various structures, foods and beverages that could exist on the planet. This magnified focus on Mars colonization comes at a time where technological advancements make it an increasingly realistic goal. The inclusion of inessential innovations is an adaptation to the consumption-focused lifestyles that people have grown accustomed to–and makes the idea of Mars colonization more palatable for the average person.
Trend themes
Themes within the Planetary Colonization trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Sustainable structures
The use of sustainable structures for homes and buildings are a key trend in Mars colonization, as seen in the 3D-printed prototypes, the Mars City outside Dubai, and the Redwood Forest structure.
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Food and beverage innovation
The creation of new methods for producing food and beverage is essential for sustainable living on Mars, as seen in the transformation of waste into space food by Penn State University scientists, experimenting with crops for Martian soil, and the focus on maximizing food output in the 3D-printed prototypes.
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Martian habitats
The creation of Martian habitats, and emphasizing a comfortable living space is essential for sustaining human life on Mars, as seen in the New Home and Redwood Forest designs, and the Mars Science City outside Dubai.
Industry implications
What the Planetary Colonization trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Architecture and construction
Architects and construction companies play a vital role in creating sustainable structures and comfortable living spaces on Mars.
For
Food and beverage
The food and beverage industry will be crucial in developing new methods for producing food and beverage on Mars.
For
Space and exploration technology
Advances in space and exploration technology will be needed to make Mars colonization a reality.
Workshop question
How can your brand take one of its less engaging business processes, products or services, and alter or re-position it to make it more palatable?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Planetary Colonization
Trend score 3.8 out of 10, from popularity 49%, activity 56%, freshness 8%.
Popularity49%
Activity56%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Planetary Colonization trend
7 featured examples from Aug 8, 2016 to Jan 31, 2018CategoryTech
Martian Desert Colonies
Prototypes for the 3D-Printed Mars Colony Will Be Tested in the Mojave
The 3D printing industry has a unique opportunity to advance its technology to support the construction of Mars colonies.
CategoryArt & Design
Domed Martian Homes
These Conceptual Designs for Houses on Mars Include Gargantuan Greenhouses
The concept of houses on Mars indicates disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the space exploration industry.
CategoryArt & Design
Intergalactic Habitat Proposals
'New Home' Imagines Comfortable Living Solutions on Mars
The space exploration industry should explore opportunities to develop habitable living spaces for space travelers.
CategoryTech
Mars Colonization Vehicles
The Mars Explorer Can Traverse the Red Planet with Ease
Companies in the space technology industry are in prime position to develop the latest innovations for space exploration vehicles.
CategoryTech
Terrestrial Martian Cities
'Mars Science City' in Dubai Will Provide a Simulation Research Ground
Opportunities for advancements in space exploration technology and equipment.
CategoryTech
Martian-Grown Hops
Students at Villanova University Have Discoverd a Way to Produce Martian Beer
The research carried out at Villanova could pave the way for more agriculture-based space missions, opening opportunities for space exploration companies to invest in food solutio…
CategoryTech
Waste-Transformed Space Food
Scientists are Experimenting With Food for Astronauts Made From Feces
The waste management industry can explore innovative methods like microbial reactors to efficiently process and convert waste into usable products.
