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Planetary Colonization

Researchers develop both practical and inessential plans for Mars colonies

Implications - 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.
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 Themes
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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
1. Architecture and Construction - Architects and construction companies play a vital role in creating sustainable structures and comfortable living spaces on Mars.
2. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry will be crucial in developing new methods for producing food and beverage on Mars.
3. Space and Exploration Technology - Advances in space and exploration technology will be needed to make Mars colonization a reality.
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Martian Desert Colonies
Martian Desert Colonies
Prototypes for the 3D-Printed Mars Colony Will Be Tested in the Mojave
Extensive trials and tests will have to be conducted before there can be further progress regarding 3D-printed Mars Colony settlements, so Mars City Design is now planning to 3D print groups of Mars... MORE
Domed Martian Homes
Domed Martian Homes
These Conceptual Designs for Houses on Mars Include Gargantuan Greenhouses
Although it is unclear when humans on Earth will be able to live on the red planet, these designs for houses on Mars makes colonizing seem more real. A team from Massachusetts Institute of... MORE
Intergalactic Habitat Proposals
Intergalactic Habitat Proposals
'New Home' Imagines Comfortable Living Solutions on Mars
‘New Home’ is a conceptual series of prefabricated homes that plan to protect astronauts from the hostile atmosphere of Mars. While the topic of space travel is widely discussed, two... MORE
Mars Colonization Vehicles
Mars Colonization Vehicles
The Mars Explorer Can Traverse the Red Planet with Ease
Concerns about our planet and an innate desire to explore more of our solar system will likely take us to other planets in the near future, which is what the Mars Explorer is designed for. Created... MORE
Terrestrial Martian Cities
Terrestrial Martian Cities
'Mars Science City' in Dubai Will Provide a Simulation Research Ground
The Mars Science City shows just how imminent travel to the red planet is slated to be in the relatively near future. The concept would create a massive simulation of Martian terrain here on Earth,... MORE
Martian-Grown Hops
Martian-Grown Hops
Students at Villanova University Have Discoverd a Way to Produce Martian Beer
The search for water on Mars may be one of the primary concerns of space travel, but thanks to students at Villanova University, we now know that it is possible to produce Martian beer. As part of a... MORE
Waste-Transformed Space Food
Waste-Transformed Space Food
Scientists are Experimenting With Food for Astronauts Made From Feces
Scientists discovered microbes can transform human waste back into food for astronauts. A research team from Penn State University showed it’s possible for astronauts to turn their poop into... MORE

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