Potential technological pathways for ISRU of the Martian atmosphere. (IMAGE)

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Potential technological pathways for ISRU of the Martian atmosphere.

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Left panel: collecting and processing the Martian atmosphere to a working state. Achieved through mechanical compression, cryogenic trapping or temperature swing adsorption. Middle panel: utilizing the Martian air as a working medium for heat-to-electricity conversion (nuclear reactor) and energy storage. Right panel: coupled chemical conversion module and biotechnology satisfy the fundamental resource needs for human survival on Mars.

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