Aerogel Greenhouses for Mars?
Scientists are exploring how aerogel, a translucent, Styrofoam-like material, could be used as a building material on Mars. Aerogel retains heat; structures built with it could raise temperatures enough to melt water ice on the Martian surface. https://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA23343
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NASA ID
PIA23343
Date Created
July 15, 2019
Center
JPL
Media Type
image