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'''Natural Resources''' are vital for long term [[Manned One-way Mission|manned missions]] and even more for [[autonomous colony|autonomous colonies]]. The following [[In-situ resource utilization|natural resources]] are considered:
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'''Natural Resources''' are vital for long term [[Manned One-way Mission|manned missions]] and even more for [[autonomous colony|autonomous colonies]].  
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Martian resources are transformed into products using processes in a concept known as [[In-situ resource utilization|In-Situ resource utilization]] (ISRU).  Mars provides a number of important resources from various sources:
  
 
===Atmosphere===
 
===Atmosphere===
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*[[Minerals]]  
 
*[[Minerals]]  
 
**Silicates: Silica
 
**Silicates: Silica
**sulfates, [[Copper|copper sulfide]]
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**sulfates: [[Copper|copper sulfide]]
**oxides, [[Iron ore]]
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**oxides: [[Iron ore]], [[Phosphorus|Phosphates]], [[Aluminum|Alumina]]
 
**carbonates, calcium carbonate
 
**carbonates, calcium carbonate
  

Latest revision as of 07:19, 20 November 2024

Natural Resources are vital for long term manned missions and even more for autonomous colonies.

Martian resources are transformed into products using processes in a concept known as In-Situ resource utilization (ISRU). Mars provides a number of important resources from various sources:

Atmosphere

CO2, Nitrogen, Water, Argon.

Lithosphere

Energy