to demonstrate the feasibility of individual subcomponents of a habitat including airlock units, habitat modules, and telecommunication among other infrastructure to facilitate human life and research.

Underground structures such as caves were identified as potentially advantageous to crews missions to Mars for the protection they provide from the elements of the harsh Martian environment, and access to essential subsurfaces resources such as geothermal energy sources, and water.

Further, the project studied designs for inflatable

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