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Mix of sand, gelatin and yeast can allow building houses on Mars
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Mix of sand, gelatin and yeast can allow building houses on Mars

SIC Notícias12 September 2026 at 12:00

Chinese scientists developed an innovative mixture for 3D printing structures on Mars. The material is composed of sand, gelatin and a yeast coated with adhesive proteins.

The researchers managed to create a construction material using resources available on the red planet. The combination of the three components allows creating solid structures through 3D printing.

This solution can be fundamental for future Mars colonization missions, where it will be possible to build habitats using materials found on the planet itself, eliminating the need to transport construction materials from Earth.

Why this matters

This research is relevant for space agencies and companies planning crewed missions to Mars, as it offers a solution to the challenge of building habitable structures using locally available materials, significantly reducing costs and dependence on supplies sent from Earth. The development can accelerate plans for colonization of the red planet.

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