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58: Kelly & Zach Weinersmith, Mars Ecology, and Space Communes

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Challenges of Closed-Loop Ecology in Mars Colonization

The chapter addresses the difficulties of establishing closed-loop ecosystems in Mars settlements due to the unavailability of practical data, emphasizing the significance of water accessibility and purification. It also explores waste management challenges and the potential of recycling waste as a resource for space habitats, while discussing various closed ecological systems like Biosphere 2 and Lunar Palace in China.

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