Unmanned setup of a whole settlement - Revision history

Michel Lamontagne at 18:06, 20 October 2023

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	The '''unmanned setup of a whole settlement''' is a safe and economical way to colonize the planet [[Mars]]. There are many uncertainties with the alien [[environmental conditions\|environment]]. The [[equipment]] is tested on [[Earth]] thoroughly, but still the influence of the Martian environment might not be understood completely. The safest way is an unmanned setup by [[automation\|automated]] and remote controlled machinery. This should not forbid some human presence on Mars while the settlement is being prepared. A limited human presence would make trouble shooting infinitely smoother and faster.		The '''unmanned setup of a whole settlement''' is a safe and economical way to colonize the planet [[Mars]]. There are many uncertainties with the alien [[environmental conditions\|environment]]. The [[equipment]] is tested on [[Earth]] thoroughly, but still the influence of the Martian environment might not be understood completely. The safest way is an unmanned setup by [[automation\|automated]] and remote controlled machinery. This should not forbid some human presence on Mars while the settlement is being prepared. A limited human presence would make trouble shooting infinitely smoother and faster. These early workers would bring their own food and use artificial life support while they helped to prepare the full settlement.

	==Initial exploration==		==Initial exploration==
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	Depending on the amount of funds available and the efficiency of robotic exploration it might be better to precede the settlement preparation with some human exploration, in particular for geological exploration and data gathering and the supply of a mineralogical lab to the Martian surface. This would include some initial industrial capacity for the preparation of in situ fuel, for a dramatic reduction in costs. This would be a base, and not a settlement.		Depending on the amount of funds available and the efficiency of robotic exploration it might be better to precede the settlement preparation with some human exploration, in particular for geological exploration and data gathering and the supply of a mineralogical lab to the Martian surface. This would include some initial industrial capacity for the preparation of in situ fuel, for a dramatic reduction in costs. This would be a base, and not a settlement.

	==~~Transport of the equipment~~ to Mars==		==Transportation to Mars==
	After evaluation of all known data the [[Settlement#Location considerations\|location]] for the initial settlement is determined. The equipment is brought to the Martian surface. This will take several space flights. The equipment for energy production is brought first, then construction and materials handling equipment.		After evaluation of all known data the [[Settlement#Location considerations\|location]] for the initial settlement is determined. The equipment is brought to the Martian surface. This will take several space flights. The equipment for energy production is brought first, then construction and materials handling equipment.

	Cargo landings on Mars with large aeroshells such as the SpaceX Starship, with precise landing points, would be ideal. The feasibility of a [[space elevator]] for landing large amounts of cargo should be analyzed with respect to the [[financial effort estimation\| costs]], as well as options mentioned in [[Landing on Mars]]. However, with the planned capacity of 100+ tonnes per SpaceX Starship, little else is required.		Cargo landings on Mars with large aeroshells such as the SpaceX Starship, with precise landing points, would be ideal. The feasibility of a [[space elevator]] for landing large amounts of cargo should be analyzed with respect to the [[financial effort estimation\| costs]], as well as options mentioned in [[Landing on Mars]]. However, with the planned capacity of 100+ tonnes per SpaceX Starship, little else is required.

	==~~Building construction~~==		==Construction==
	[[House]]s, [[energy]]-generating equipment and [[greenhouse]]s are setup and brought into function, using local AI controls and some remote controls from Earth. This [[habitat]] must be large enough to provide working space and [[food]] production space for an initial [[population]]. This could be done with the following concepts:		[[House]]s, [[energy]]-generating equipment and [[greenhouse]]s are setup and brought into function, using local AI controls and some remote controls from Earth. This [[habitat]] must be large enough to provide working space and [[food]] production space for an initial [[population]]. This could be done with the following concepts:

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	*Buried rigid habitats		*Buried rigid habitats

	The [[Artificial intelligence, automated industry and colonizing Mars\|remote control from Earth of industrial activity]] including the construction of buildings on Mars presents some special problems. The artificial intelligence acting on instructions with up to 44 minutes round trip communications delay would need to know what to do in many cases. For example, the concrete that it mixes must never be left to set in the mixer while waiting for instructions to deal with an unexpected circumstance. Various industrial operations cannot be stopped without harm, so the operations will need to be simulated and tested on Earth to ensure that they run smoothly. The AI will need to have [[Fail-safe\|fail-safe]] options or the required autonomy to deal with failures and modify the construction plan if required.		The [[Artificial intelligence, automated industry and colonizing Mars\|remote control from Earth of industrial activity]] including the construction of buildings on Mars presents some special problems. The artificial intelligence acting on instructions with up to 44 minutes round trip communications delay would need to know what to do in many cases. For example, the concrete that it mixes must never be left to set in the mixer while waiting for instructions to deal with an unexpected circumstance. Various industrial operations cannot be stopped without harm, so the operations will need to be simulated and tested on Earth to ensure that they run smoothly. The AI will need to have [[Fail-safe\|fail-safe]] options or the required autonomy to deal with failures and modify the construction plan if required. This would be much simpler with some limited human presence.

	==Greenhouse field trial==		==Greenhouse field trial==

Michel Lamontagne at 18:03, 20 October 2023

2023-10-20T18:03:12Z

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	[[Image:UnmannedSetup.png\|thumb\|right\|300px\|Remote controlled machinery does construction work]]		[[Image:UnmannedSetup.png\|thumb\|right\|300px\|Remote controlled machinery does construction work]]

	The '''unmanned setup of a whole settlement''' is a safe and economical way to colonize the planet [[Mars]]. There are many uncertainties with the alien [[environmental conditions\|environment]]. The [[equipment]] is tested on [[Earth]] thoroughly, but still the influence of the Martian environment might not be understood completely. The safest way is an unmanned setup by [[automation\|automated]] and remote controlled machinery.		The '''unmanned setup of a whole settlement''' is a safe and economical way to colonize the planet [[Mars]]. There are many uncertainties with the alien [[environmental conditions\|environment]]. The [[equipment]] is tested on [[Earth]] thoroughly, but still the influence of the Martian environment might not be understood completely. The safest way is an unmanned setup by [[automation\|automated]] and remote controlled machinery. This should not forbid some human presence on Mars while the settlement is being prepared. A limited human presence would make trouble shooting infinitely smoother and faster.

	==Initial exploration==		==Initial exploration==

Michel Lamontagne at 18:01, 20 October 2023

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	==Reference==		==Reference==
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	~~{{SettlementIndex}}~~

	~~[[Category:Construction, Assembly, Maintenance]]~~

Michel Lamontagne: /* Using hydroponics */

2023-10-20T18:00:56Z

Using hydroponics

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	===Using hydroponics===		===Using hydroponics===
	An alternative to soil preparation would be hydroponics. The development time would be much shorter. There is increased complexity in troughs for holding the soil and pumps for distributing water and nutrients on a regular schedule, but the soil itself only needs to provide mechanical support for the plant roots, adequate drainage properties and a lack of chemically toxic substances. The greenhouse would be robotically harvested, feed automatically given to the animals and fish ~~9if~~ any), and their wastes automatically recycled.		An alternative to soil preparation would be hydroponics. The development time would be much shorter. There is increased complexity in troughs for holding the soil and pumps for distributing water and nutrients on a regular schedule, but the soil itself only needs to provide mechanical support for the plant roots, adequate drainage properties and a lack of chemically toxic substances. The greenhouse would be robotically harvested, feed automatically given to the animals and fish (if any), and their wastes automatically recycled.

	This would be a large task both in technical complexity and in size of the initial capital investment, but likely cheaper than an actual complete biome.		This would be a large task both in technical complexity and in size of the initial capital investment, but likely cheaper than an actual complete biome.

			Biological reactors might be included in the arrangement, to add nutrients to the feed water, create the growing substrate, and handle waste conversion into new soil or plant food.

	==Arrival of the settlers==		==Arrival of the settlers==

Michel Lamontagne: /* Construction of buildings */

2023-10-20T17:58:55Z

Construction of buildings

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	Cargo landings on Mars with large aeroshells such as the SpaceX Starship, with precise landing points, would be ideal. The feasibility of a [[space elevator]] for landing large amounts of cargo should be analyzed with respect to the [[financial effort estimation\| costs]], as well as options mentioned in [[Landing on Mars]]. However, with the planned capacity of 100+ tonnes per SpaceX Starship, little else is required.		Cargo landings on Mars with large aeroshells such as the SpaceX Starship, with precise landing points, would be ideal. The feasibility of a [[space elevator]] for landing large amounts of cargo should be analyzed with respect to the [[financial effort estimation\| costs]], as well as options mentioned in [[Landing on Mars]]. However, with the planned capacity of 100+ tonnes per SpaceX Starship, little else is required.

	==~~Construction of buildings~~==		==Building construction==
	[[House]]s, [[energy]]-generating ~~appliances~~ and [[greenhouse]]s are setup and brought into function, using local AI controls and some remote controls from Earth. This [[habitat]] must be large enough to provide working space and [[food]] production space for an initial [[population]]. This could be done with the following concepts:		[[House]]s, [[energy]]-generating equipment and [[greenhouse]]s are setup and brought into function, using local AI controls and some remote controls from Earth. This [[habitat]] must be large enough to provide working space and [[food]] production space for an initial [[population]]. This could be done with the following concepts:

	*[[Volcanic cave settlement\|Natural cave/lava tube]]		*[[Volcanic cave settlement\|Natural cave/lava tube]]

Michel Lamontagne: /* Initial exploration */

2023-10-20T17:58:03Z

Initial exploration

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	==Initial exploration==		==Initial exploration==
	Data for the best location of the settlement must be gathered, including radiation protection opportunities, water and mineral resources and general geological exploration.		Data for the best location of the settlement must be gathered, including radiation protection opportunities, water and mineral resources and general geological exploration.
	Depending on the amount of funds available and the efficiency of robotic exploration it might be better to precede the settlement preparation with some human exploration, in particular for geological exploration and data gathering and the supply of a mineralogical lab to the Martian surface. This would include some initial industrial capacity for the preparation of in situ fuel, for a dramatic reduction in costs. ~~this~~ would be a base, and not a settlement.		Depending on the amount of funds available and the efficiency of robotic exploration it might be better to precede the settlement preparation with some human exploration, in particular for geological exploration and data gathering and the supply of a mineralogical lab to the Martian surface. This would include some initial industrial capacity for the preparation of in situ fuel, for a dramatic reduction in costs. This would be a base, and not a settlement.

	==Transport of the equipment to Mars==		==Transport of the equipment to Mars==

Michel Lamontagne: /* Regolith transformation into soil */

2023-10-20T17:57:04Z

Regolith transformation into soil

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	==Regolith transformation into soil==		==Regolith transformation into soil==

	In the presence of sufficient food and energy with well chosen species, conversion of regolith to soil should be rapid. An example of this on Earth is the return of life to the Mount St-Helens		In the presence of sufficient food and energy with well chosen species, conversion of regolith to soil should be fairly rapid. An example of this on Earth is the return of life to the blast zone of Mount St-Helens. The zone returned to a significant vegetation cover within a decade. Careful soil husbandry should reduce the time significantly.
	*How long does it take to transform regolith to soil~~? An [[Experimental setup#soil production\|experiment~~ should ~~be carried out]]~~.

	==Reference==		==Reference==

Michel Lamontagne at 17:54, 20 October 2023

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	The '''unmanned setup of a whole settlement''' is a safe and economical way to colonize the planet [[Mars]]. There are many uncertainties with the alien [[environmental conditions\|environment]]. The [[equipment]] is tested on [[Earth]] thoroughly, but still the influence of the Martian environment might not be understood completely. The safest way is an unmanned setup by [[automation\|automated]] and remote controlled machinery.		The '''unmanned setup of a whole settlement''' is a safe and economical way to colonize the planet [[Mars]]. There are many uncertainties with the alien [[environmental conditions\|environment]]. The [[equipment]] is tested on [[Earth]] thoroughly, but still the influence of the Martian environment might not be understood completely. The safest way is an unmanned setup by [[automation\|automated]] and remote controlled machinery.

			==Initial exploration==
			Data for the best location of the settlement must be gathered, including radiation protection opportunities, water and mineral resources and general geological exploration.
			Depending on the amount of funds available and the efficiency of robotic exploration it might be better to precede the settlement preparation with some human exploration, in particular for geological exploration and data gathering and the supply of a mineralogical lab to the Martian surface. This would include some initial industrial capacity for the preparation of in situ fuel, for a dramatic reduction in costs. this would be a base, and not a settlement.

	==Transport of the equipment to Mars==		==Transport of the equipment to Mars==
	After evaluation of all known data the [[Settlement#Location considerations\|location]] for the initial settlement is determined. The equipment is brought to the Martian surface. This ~~may~~ take several space flights. The equipment for ~~the construction of buildings~~ is brought first.		After evaluation of all known data the [[Settlement#Location considerations\|location]] for the initial settlement is determined. The equipment is brought to the Martian surface. This will take several space flights. The equipment for energy production is brought first, then construction and materials handling equipment.

	Cargo landings on Mars with large aeroshells such as the SpaceX Starship, with ~~precice~~ landing points, would be ideal. The feasibility of a [[space elevator]] for landing large amounts of cargo should be analyzed with respect to the [[financial effort estimation\| costs]], as well as options mentioned in [[Landing on Mars]]. However with the planned capacity of 100 tonnes per Starship, little else is required.		Cargo landings on Mars with large aeroshells such as the SpaceX Starship, with precise landing points, would be ideal. The feasibility of a [[space elevator]] for landing large amounts of cargo should be analyzed with respect to the [[financial effort estimation\| costs]], as well as options mentioned in [[Landing on Mars]]. However, with the planned capacity of 100+ tonnes per SpaceX Starship, little else is required.

	==Construction of buildings==		==Construction of buildings==
	[[House]]s, [[energy]]-generating appliances and [[greenhouse]]s are setup and brought into function, ~~all~~ remote ~~controlled~~ from Earth. This [[habitat]] must be large enough to provide working space and [[food]] production space for an initial [[population]]. This could be done with the following concepts:		[[House]]s, [[energy]]-generating appliances and [[greenhouse]]s are setup and brought into function, using local AI controls and some remote controls from Earth. This [[habitat]] must be large enough to provide working space and [[food]] production space for an initial [[population]]. This could be done with the following concepts:

	*[[Volcanic cave settlement\|Natural cave/lava tube]]		*[[Volcanic cave settlement\|Natural cave/lava tube]]
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	*Buried rigid habitats		*Buried rigid habitats

	The [[Artificial intelligence, automated industry and colonizing Mars\|remote control from Earth of industrial activity]] including the construction of buildings on Mars presents some special problems. The artificial intelligence acting on instructions with up to 44 minutes round trip communications delay would need to know what to do ~~with~~ concrete that it mixes ~~so that it~~ never ~~lets concrete~~ set in the mixer while waiting for instructions to deal with an unexpected circumstance. Various industrial operations cannot be ~~stalled~~ without harm, so the operations will need to be tested on Earth to ~~see~~ that they run smoothly. The AI will need to have [[Fail-safe\|fail-safe]] options to deal with failures ~~to follow~~ the plan.		The [[Artificial intelligence, automated industry and colonizing Mars\|remote control from Earth of industrial activity]] including the construction of buildings on Mars presents some special problems. The artificial intelligence acting on instructions with up to 44 minutes round trip communications delay would need to know what to do in many cases. For example, the concrete that it mixes must never be left to set in the mixer while waiting for instructions to deal with an unexpected circumstance. Various industrial operations cannot be stopped without harm, so the operations will need to be simulated and tested on Earth to ensure that they run smoothly. The AI will need to have [[Fail-safe\|fail-safe]] options or the required autonomy to deal with failures and modify the construction plan if required.

	==Greenhouse field trial==		==Greenhouse field trial==
	From the experiences of [[Biosphere 2]] we ~~can not~~ assume a fully passive stability of the ecosystem. The material of the walls might react with the artificial atmosphere and the substances of the soil, causing a shift in concentration. Also, the hermetic sealing is not perfect. Conclusion: Machinery for automatic control of water, air and soil chemistry as well as pressure control is ~~a must~~.		From the experiences of [[Biosphere 2]] we cannot assume a fully passive stability of the ecosystem. The material of the walls might react with the artificial atmosphere and the substances of the soil, causing a shift in concentration. Also, the hermetic sealing is probably not perfect. Conclusion: Machinery for automatic control of water, air and soil chemistry as well as pressure control is needed.

	First the greenhouse is ~~prepared~~. The ~~bottom~~ is covered with powdered [[regolith]], enriched with [[fertilizer]] and moistened with [[water]]. ~~An appropriate air pressure is created. A small amount of terrestrial~~ soil implants [[microbes]]. Seeds of [[pioneer plants]] are brought in to ~~transform regolith into rank [[soil]], which takes several years~~. If applicable the greenhouse is artificially [[Greenhouse#Nutrition and Energy Calculations\|lit and heated]].		A trial greenhouse system with ample monitoring is required. First the greenhouse is built and an appropriate air pressure is created. The floor of the greenhouse is covered with powdered [[regolith]], possibly treated to remove perchlorates. This regolith is enriched with [[fertilizer]] and moistened with [[water]]. Terrestrial soil implants [[microbes]] are added to create soils from the regolith. Some aerating material, such as vermiculite, is required to provide air circulation in the soil. Seeds of [[pioneer plants]] are brought in to start the biological cycle. If applicable, the greenhouse is artificially [[Greenhouse#Nutrition and Energy Calculations\|lit and heated]].

	~~When the greenhouses~~ are ~~fully functioning the first plants~~ are ~~brought~~ to ~~Mars~~. The trial should prove the stability of the biosphere with the metabolism of living plants, decomposition of foliage and reproduction.		Greenhouses are not forests, or in any way complete biomes. They are artificial biological systems designed to create food and treat atmosphere. A true artificial biome, capable of supporting a significant population while maintaining a complete biome would be gigantic. However, a small working test biome should be a required proof of concept before allowing human occupation. The trial should prove the stability of the biosphere with the metabolism of living plants, decomposition of foliage and reproduction. Some small [[:category:animals\|animals]], such as chickens and rabbits could be brought to Mars and added to the biome.

	~~Some small [[:category:animals\|animals]]~~, ~~such as chickens~~ and ~~rabbits are brought to Mars. They are released~~ in the ~~full-grown forests~~ of ~~the greenhouses and serve both as a test inhabitant and as a first food source for~~ the settlers.		In parallel, automated food producing greenhouses should be tested and put in operation before the arrival of the settlers.

	===~~An alternative type of agriculture would be hydroponic~~===		===Using hydroponics===
	An ~~advantage of~~ hydroponics ~~in a greenhouse on Mars is that the soil does not take years to produce~~. There is increased complexity in troughs for holding the soil and pumps for distributing water and nutrients on a regular schedule, but the soil itself only needs to provide mechanical support for the plant roots, adequate drainage properties and a lack of chemically toxic substances.		An alternative to soil preparation would be hydroponics. The development time would be much shorter. There is increased complexity in troughs for holding the soil and pumps for distributing water and nutrients on a regular schedule, but the soil itself only needs to provide mechanical support for the plant roots, adequate drainage properties and a lack of chemically toxic substances. The greenhouse would be robotically harvested, feed automatically given to the animals and fish 9if any), and their wastes automatically recycled.

	~~In a trial with animals it probably would not be acceptable to have the animals simply run around the greenhouse eating what they will. The animals would be caged.~~ The greenhouse would be robotically harvested, feed automatically given to the animals, and their wastes automatically recycled.

	This would be a large task both in technical complexity and in size of the initial capital investment.		This would be a large task both in technical complexity and in size of the initial capital investment, but likely cheaper than an actual complete biome.

	==Arrival of the settlers==		==Arrival of the settlers==
	The [[human]] settlers ~~are shipped~~ to Mars after completion of all construction and evaluation of the tests. ~~After arrival they kill most~~ of the ~~animals and freeze them~~. ~~From now on the settlers are part of~~ the ~~biosphere. They can rely on a mature~~ and ~~stable habitat~~.		The [[human]] settlers would move to Mars after completion of all construction and evaluation of the tests. Ample food provision should be sent as well, as a backup in the event of failures in the greenhouse systems. The humans would progressively be integrated into the life support system, and services transferred from artificial life support to natural life support.


	==~~Open issues~~==		==Regolith transformation into soil==

			In the presence of sufficient food and energy with well chosen species, conversion of regolith to soil should be rapid. An example of this on Earth is the return of life to the Mount St-Helens
	*How long does it take to transform regolith to soil? An [[Experimental setup#soil production\|experiment should be carried out]].		*How long does it take to transform regolith to soil? An [[Experimental setup#soil production\|experiment should be carried out]].
	*Is the automated setup really more expensive?
	*Is remotely controlled setup possible with current technology and the Martian time lag for round trip communications, or does it require an advance in artificial intelligence?
	*How does polyurethane foam act under Martian environmental conditions?
	*What is the required thickness of foam coating?

	==Reference==		==Reference==

Michel Lamontagne: /* Construction of buildings */

2023-10-20T17:22:12Z

Construction of buildings

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	[[House]]s, [[energy]]-generating appliances and [[greenhouse]]s are setup and brought into function, all remote controlled from Earth. This [[habitat]] must be large enough to provide working space and [[food]] production space for an initial [[population]]. This could be done with the following concepts:		[[House]]s, [[energy]]-generating appliances and [[greenhouse]]s are setup and brought into function, all remote controlled from Earth. This [[habitat]] must be large enough to provide working space and [[food]] production space for an initial [[population]]. This could be done with the following concepts:

	*[[Volcanic cave settlement\|Natural cave]]		*[[Volcanic cave settlement\|Natural cave/lava tube]]
	*[[Artificial cave]]		*[[Artificial cave]]
	*[[Inflatable habitat]]		*[[Inflatable habitat]]
	*[[Sintered regolith habitat]]		*[[Sintered regolith habitat]]
			*Buried rigid habitats

	The [[Artificial intelligence, automated industry and colonizing Mars\|remote control from Earth of industrial activity]] including the construction of buildings on Mars presents some special problems. The artificial intelligence acting on instructions with up to 44 minutes round trip communications delay would need to know what to do with concrete that it mixes so that it never lets concrete set in the mixer while waiting for instructions to deal with an unexpected circumstance. Various industrial operations cannot be stalled without harm, so the operations will need to be tested on Earth to see that they run smoothly. The AI will need to have [[Fail-safe\|fail-safe]] options to deal with failures to follow the plan.		The [[Artificial intelligence, automated industry and colonizing Mars\|remote control from Earth of industrial activity]] including the construction of buildings on Mars presents some special problems. The artificial intelligence acting on instructions with up to 44 minutes round trip communications delay would need to know what to do with concrete that it mixes so that it never lets concrete set in the mixer while waiting for instructions to deal with an unexpected circumstance. Various industrial operations cannot be stalled without harm, so the operations will need to be tested on Earth to see that they run smoothly. The AI will need to have [[Fail-safe\|fail-safe]] options to deal with failures to follow the plan.

Michel Lamontagne: /* Transport of the equipment to Mars */

2023-10-20T17:20:50Z

Transport of the equipment to Mars

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	After evaluation of all known data the [[Settlement#Location considerations\|location]] for the initial settlement is determined. The equipment is brought to the Martian surface. This may take several space flights. The equipment for the construction of buildings is brought first.		After evaluation of all known data the [[Settlement#Location considerations\|location]] for the initial settlement is determined. The equipment is brought to the Martian surface. This may take several space flights. The equipment for the construction of buildings is brought first.

	Cargo landings on Mars with ~~larger versions of the~~ aeroshells ~~and parachutes used to land robotic probes might be impractical.<ref>http://www.universetoday.com/2007/07/17/~~the~~-mars-~~landing~~-approach-getting-large-payloads-to-the-surface-of-the-red-planet/ </ref> Since the Martian [[atmosphere]] is thin~~, ~~wings might not~~ be ~~an option~~. The feasibility of a [[space elevator]] for landing large amounts of cargo should be analyzed with respect to the [[financial effort estimation\| costs]], as well as options mentioned in [[Landing on Mars]].		Cargo landings on Mars with large aeroshells such as the SpaceX Starship, with precice landing points, would be ideal. The feasibility of a [[space elevator]] for landing large amounts of cargo should be analyzed with respect to the [[financial effort estimation\| costs]], as well as options mentioned in [[Landing on Mars]]. However with the planned capacity of 100 tonnes per Starship, little else is required.

	==Construction of buildings==		==Construction of buildings==