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NASA's Vision for Fungus-Based Space Habitats!
NASA's Innovative Research:
NASA explores growing habitats on the Moon and Mars using fungi, specifically mycelium.
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Mycotecture Off Planet:
Led by Lynn Rothschild at NASA ' Ames Research Center, project gets $2 million for further development.
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Sustainable Space Habitats:
Lightweight materials with dormant fungi can grow into fully functional human habitats when water is added.
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Multi-Use Material:
Mycelium-based bio composites save resources and reduce mass for space missions.
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Proven Viability:
Prototypes tested in a planetary simulator show promise for lunar and Martian habitats.
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Radiation Protection:
Enhancing mycelium with materials like melanin to provide radiation protection, crucial for long-duration space missions.
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Earth Applications:
Mycelium can be used for sustainable building materials, water filtration, and extracting minerals from wastewater on Earth.
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Future Testing:
Next steps include optimizing materials and testing in low Earth orbit.
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Visionary Ideas:
NASA's NIAC program supports innovative research to revolutionize space exploration.
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Self-Sustaining Ecosystem:
Mycelium habitats integrate cyanobacteria for a self-sustaining ecosystem, producing oxygen & nutrients for the fungi.
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