Indiandefencereview.com May 09, 2026 • 12:30

Starship Cannot Build a City on Mars Without First Collecting These Materials From Space - Indian Defence Review

By Sarah Talbi

Building a permanent city on Mars may depend less on rockets leaving Earth than on mining resources already floating through space.

The ambition of establishing a lasting human presence on Mars has long been central to the visions of both NASA and SpaceX. Yet behind the launches, the timelines, and the bold announcements lies a c… [+5375 chars]

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Starship Cannot Build a City on Mars Without First Collecting These Materials From Space - Indian Defence Review

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