SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 31, 2025NewsBytes

This is how habitats on Mars could be built

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Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, an Indian Air Force pilot and astronaut, has co-authored two scientific papers before his June 8 ISS flight. The studies, conducted at the Indian Institute of Science, address Mars mission challenges. One paper proposes BHEEM, a modular Martian habitat design. The other explores using bacteria to create "Martian bricks" from simulated soil. These studies showcase a multidisciplinary approach to space colonization, potentially aiding India's future Mars missions.

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