Bogdahn, Cecilie Krogshave

Breaum, Andreas

Breum, Helene Skov

Larsen, Helena

Løvenskjold, Marc Ivan

In this report we study the isolation in habitats on Mars from society on Earth. We try to understand the construct of this micro-society and identify physical and psychological implications for astronauts. Through this knowledge, previous simulation and analogue research, empirical research, and analysis of this we try to learn how these habitats must be designed in order to facilitate the crew’s work and well-being in the Martian environment. Simultaneously we try to understand how in-situ construction with Microbially Induced Calcite Precipitation can create interesting alternatives to designing Mars habitats. We study why simulated knowledge is indeed scientific knowledge, and why it is of utmost importance to know how to survive and thrive in a completely isolated environment on another planet, before performing the first manned mission. Also, we investigate how and why knowledge about Mars goes through different stages before becoming accepted knowledge, and how this knowledge is important for the future progress of the Earth, its society and development of technologies.<br/

In-situ Habitat Design on Mars: Biostone in space

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