... to build their habitat out of Martian soil. If I read this right
https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1605236/space-news-mars-colonisation--martian-building-blocks-urine
TBH the way the world is heading I think suggesting colonisation of Mars is anything but a dream is the real piss take.
Good idea, man can beggar off to Mars when this planet is overrun.
I suppose they would have a big 'piss up' when the last brick was laid.. !
Ready for the next build..
And used their faeces for growing potatoes.
The Martian (book and film) goes through a whole bunch of kludges to allow survival on Mars. Got a bit tedious for me TBH.
I'm sure the Americans could do it technically and maybe the Chinese too but finding the political will and the cash is likely to be a stumbling block.