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PIA23343: Aerogel Greenhouses for Mars?
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Scientists are exploring how aerogel, a translucent, Styrofoam-like material, could be used as a building material on Mars. Aerogel retains heat; structures built with it could raise temperatures enough to melt water ice on the Martian surface.

Image Credit:
NASA/JPL-Caltech

Image Addition Date:
2019-07-15