# Martian Desert Colonies Prototypes for the 3D-Printed Mars Colony Will Be Tested in the Mojave By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-08-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mars-colony References: [3ders.org](http://www.3ders.org/articles/20160803-future-mars-city-prototypes-to-be-3d-printed-in-mojave-desert-within-three-years.html) Extensive trials and tests will have to be conducted before there can be further progress regarding 3D-printed [Mars Colony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoa-cardboard) settlements, so [Mars City Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marsthemed-cafe) is now planning to 3D print groups of Mars structure prototypes and set them up in the Mojave Desert three years from now. Mars City Design ultimately hopes to create a self-sustaining city on the Red Planet. The three best 3D-printed prototypes will be printed, including contenders like the 'Neurosynthesis,' which proposes the integration of a closed river system, 'Project Dandelion,' which imagines the use of soil as a source of oxygen and energy and 'Vertical Farms,' which puts a focus on maximizing the output of food on the planet. Earlier this year, Mars City Design was successful in raising over $30,000 on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-church) to fund its City on Mars workshop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **3d-printed Mars Colonies:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the field of 3D-printing technology to develop efficient and sustainable Mars Colony settlements. - **Self-sustaining City on Mars:** Potential for disruptive innovation in creating a fully sustainable city on Mars, with advancements in agriculture, energy production, and resource management. - **Integration of Closed River Systems:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing closed river systems for Mars colonies, allowing for the efficient use of water and resource management. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **3D Printing Technology:** The 3D printing industry has a unique opportunity to advance its technology to support the construction of Mars colonies. - **Aerospace and Space Exploration:** Advancements in aerospace and space exploration technologies can support the development of self-sustaining cities on Mars. - **Agriculture and Food Production:** The agriculture and food production industry can innovate to maximize food output in Mars colonies, such as through vertical farming techniques. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Alien Planet Colonies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colony-concept.md) - [3D-Printed Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-hotel.md) - [Desert-Inspired Campground Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-cosmico-project.md) - [3D-Printed Neighborhood Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolf-ranch.md) - [Record-Breaking 3D-Printed Neighborhoods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icon-and-big.md) - [Martian Toilet Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martian-toilet.md) - [Mars ATV Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atv-trike.md) - [3D-Printed Home Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tiny-house-lux.md) - [3D-Printed Moon Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-surface-base.md)