http://www.marshome.org/ en-us 2008-05-03T14:16:21-05:00 http://www.marshome.org/archives/2008/05/the_compact_rec.php Water will be one of the most critical factors influencing any long-term manned mission to Mars. Will there be ample surface ice that can be mined and melted? Are there sub-surface aquifers colonists can "tap" into? Is there enough... Articles ioneill 2008-05-03T14:16:21-05:00 http://www.marshome.org/archives/2008/05/dr_richard_sylv.php Dr. Richard Sylvan passed away at the beginning of April. Richard was passionate about helping people, obviously as a doctor. But, I knew him for his work in helping people move beyond the Earth, to open up new opportunities for... ioneill 2008-05-02T21:01:57-05:00 http://www.marshome.org/archives/2008/04/virgle_settling.php On April 1st, Google and Virgin announced their joint effort to begin colonizing Mars. On their project website, the apparent consortium was named "Virgle" (Virgin + Google just in case you didn't guess). On the homepage, Google declaired: "For thousands... News ioneill 2008-04-04T09:38:35-05:00 http://www.marshome.org/archives/2008/04/branson_google.php April 1st, 2008 News Flash: Richard Branson and Google are asking for volunteers to settle Mars. Quoting Google and Branson: "Starting in 2014, Virgin founder Richard Branson and Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin will be leading hundreds... bam 2008-04-01T20:46:29-05:00 http://www.marshome.org/archives/2008/03/mars_foundation_8.php As the year is already three months in, it is high time a mini-news roundup is posted on MarsHome.org. So here it is - a quick rundown of news, announcements and Mars settlement-related articles from the web. If you have... ioneill 2008-03-11T18:01:52-05:00 http://www.marshome.org/archives/2007/11/introducing_mar.php ioneill 2007-11-05T23:46:33-05:00 http://www.marshome.org/archives/2007/08/nss_ad_astra_fe.php bam 2007-08-23T15:26:40-05:00 http://www.marshome.org/archives/2007/06/mars_garden_win.php Imagine. You have established the first human settlement on Mars. All the essential features of the hab have been designed and built. You have organized the sleeping quarters so you and your team are able to rest in privacy. You... ioneill 2007-06-05T16:42:00-05:00 http://www.marshome.org/archives/2007/06/the_phoenix_mar.php A top priority of future manned missions to Mars will be to find a source of water. In the case of Mars, ice is obvious on the surface in the southern polar cap, but does water exist elsewhere below... ioneill 2007-06-01T01:42:55-05:00 http://www.marshome.org/archives/2007/05/mars_foundation_7.php ioneill 2007-05-23T22:49:30-05:00 http://www.marshome.org/archives/2007/03/priwab_living_s.php A major issue influencing Mars habitat designs is the fine balance between mission efficiency and basic human needs (i.e. privacy and comfort). These factors often collide, seriously impairing operational goals or basic personnel well-being. There are solutions to these issues,... ioneill 2007-03-18T18:35:57-05:00 http://www.marshome.org/archives/2007/03/back_to_the_bur.php New artwork by the French artist, Manchu, with the Association Planete Mars. For more information on this incredible piece of art and it's intentions, please click on the image. Image is copyright by Association Planete Mars / Manchu, used with... bam 2007-03-09T05:04:24-05:00 http://www.marshome.org/archives/2007/03/sidelit_greenho.php bam 2007-03-02T14:17:09-05:00 http://www.marshome.org/archives/2006/12/bamboo_plastic_1.php Sample furniture constructed from plastic, and either bamboo or any locally produced pipe. Bench - Click on Image to Enlarge - Bench Sample Mars furniture constructed from locally produced plastic sheet and either bamboo or pipe. Standard size panel of... bam 2006-12-29T15:55:01-05:00 http://www.marshome.org/archives/2006/08/mars_oval_decal.php "Mars" Decals Available Would you like an oval "MARS" decal for your car or briefcase? They resemble the 'country' decals used in Europe, implying that your car is from the country of "MARS". And they may not be allowed in... bam 2006-08-09T10:55:40-05:00