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This cross section of a Mars habitat, built into a hillside and covered with regolith to maintain air pressure, includes a dome above the living quarters that captures sunlight for interior lighting.
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The Mars settlement site plan features greenhouses and living quarters.
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In this aerial view of the Mars Homestead Settlement, paths are depicted heading to mining areas, spacecraft landing zones and areas of scientific interest.
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One possible site for the Mars Foundation’s first settlement on the Red Planet.
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The Mars settlement site plan shows nuclear power plants and manufacturing facilities.
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An illustration of the main Mars Homestead Settlement.
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A Mars settlement site plan is superimposed over a satellite photo of an area called the Candor Chasma.