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Living Spaces
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Living Area
Sleeping Area for Five
Cooking Area
Research Area
- Atmospheric Study
- Organic Study of Materials
- Geographical Study (Rocks n Minerals)
Interaction Spaces
Areas for Sanitation and Bath
Recreation Area
Controlled Areas for Farming
Additoinal Areas
- Hanger for the Vehicals
- Medical Area
- Waste Disposal for Compost or Incineration
- RO Plant
- Communication Area

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Atmosphere of Mars
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Composition of the Atmosphere

- Carbon dioxide 95.97%

- Argon 1.93%
- Nitrogen 1.89%
- Oxygen 0.146%
- Carbon monoxide 0.0557%

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Farming
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Problems to keep in Mind

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Problem 1
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plants grown on the surface of Mars experience approximately 1/3 the gravity that
earth plants do. However, so long as plants are provided with directional light,
those grown in low gravity environments still experienced normal growth. Normal
growth is classified as opposite root and shoot growth direction. This being said
many plants grown in a space flight environment have been significantly smaller
than those grown on earth�s surface and grew at a slower rate.
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Problem 2
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In addition to varying effects of gravity, unless protected, plants grown on the
surface of Mars will be exposed to much higher levels of radiation than on Earth.
Exposure to high levels of radiation can damage plant DNA. This occurs as highly
reactive hydroxyl radicals target DNA.[7] DNA degradation has a direct effect on
plant germination, growth and reproduction.[7] Ionizing radiation also has an
effect on PSII function and may cause a loss of function and generation of radicals
responsible for photo-oxidation. The intensity of these effects vary from species
to species.
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Problem 3
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In the movie, the character chooses to use the regolith, or Martian soil, to grow
the plants. In reality, the soil on Mars is essentially broken rock material, and
lacks most of the nutrients needed to sustain plant growth.
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GreenHab mostly grows the following

- carrots
- radishes
- tomatoes

The Garden or the Farm must be completely Preasurized

"Maintaining a full atmosphere of pressure is difficult on a planetary surface. You
can take plants down to a tenth of an atmosphere and they'll still function."

Plants grown in Space to date

- Onions
- peas
- radishes
- lettuce
- wheat
- garlic
- cucumbers
- parsley
- potato
- Cabbage

Innovation

- Upside Down Farming

- Farming using Red n Blue LED lights
- The thermal issues could be alleviated by having either a cover or clamshell
that would go over it at night and open in the daytime
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