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Name: How we'll live on Mars
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Author: Stephen L. Petranek

📘 How we'll live on Mars by Stephen L. Petranek

Stephen L. Petranek examines the emerging field of space colonization through a blend of environmental engineering, business insight, and first‑hand reporting. The book chronicles the efforts of private firms such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, and other international actors, as well as governmental agencies like NASA and China's space program, to bring humans to Mars. Petranek discusses the challenges and opportunities of transforming Mars into a habitable environment—often referred to as terraforming—and explains why he believes a Martian settlement is essential for Earth’s future resilience.

First publish date: 2015

Genre: Science/Astronomy

Authors: Stephen L. Petranek

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