What Will It Take To Live on Mars?

Understanding Martian Resources

and Environmental Constraints

Beyond Earth, Mars is one of the only places in the

solar system where humans could one day live.

In size, Mars is about half the diameter of Earth.

Mars’ surface area is equal to about 1/3 the surface of Earth

(about the total area of Earth's continents). That’s a lot of territory!

Where will you want to build your community?

Natural and human-made resources that are available,

along with environmental constraints, will help

you decide where and how to live.

Scientists and engineers from all over the world have discovered many environmental and other similarities between Earth and Mars.

Mars has many landforms that are familiar to people

on Earth. Where is the best place to survive?

Volcanoes?

Apollinaris Patera

Olympus Mons

Impact Craters?

Gusev Crater

Bonneville Crater

Low, Flat Plains?

The rover Opportunity’s heat shield and shadow at Meridiani Planum.

Valles Marineris

Artist’s concept of High View of Melas

To decide on a place where your community will

survive and thrive, you’ll want to find the safest place.

with the most resources, plus design a few technologies.

Deep Canyons?