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NASA abandons InSight mission to crack the surface of MarsThe mission, which began in early 2019, couldn't get far enough into the soil. By D. Cooper, 01.15.2021
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Mars-like soil makes super strong bricks when compressedYou just have to whack it with a high-pressure hammer.By A. Tarantola, 04.27.2017
Experiment suggests potatoes really will grow on Mars‘The Martian’ diet could soon be a reality.By R. LeFebvre, 03.08.2017
Researchers grow crops in simulated Martian and Lunar soilThey just needed a bit of help from Earth dirt.By A. Tarantola, 03.09.2016
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