‘72 weeks of blood to build a house’: To live on Mars you may literally have to bleed
Produced by: Manoj Kumar
Mars Blood
It was revealed that future Mars homes could be built using human blood, raising unsettling questions about survival on the Red Planet.
AstroCrete Discovery
Researchers at the University of Tehran developed “AstroCrete,” a durable mix of Martian regolith and human serum albumin, published in Acta Astronautica.
Roman Method
Historical parallels to the ancient Romans, who used blood in construction, underscore the durability of this unconventional material.
Grim Cycle
Martian settlers would donate blood, urine, and sweat to create homes, with one person able to produce enough materials for a small dwelling in about 72 weeks.
Unseen Risks
Health risks like anemia and weakened immunity from frequent donations pose significant challenges to this audacious plan.
Ethical Alarm
The idea of extracting bodily fluids for construction raises ethical concerns about the physical and emotional toll on settlers.
Powerful Strength
AstroCrete, 300% stronger than standard Martian concrete, offers an efficient solution to the challenges of extraterrestrial construction.
Alternative Tech
Other options being explored include bioengineering with bacteria, robotic assembly, and Martian sulfur-based cement.
Sacrificial Living
The shocking reality: to survive on Mars, humans may need to literally bleed, sweat, and cry for shelter—a chilling price for interplanetary living.