Conceptualizing in situ energy station for Mars exploration

National Science Review 2026 Open access

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Authors: Yuzhuo Yang, Peng Tan, Hua Tian, Lingfeng Shi, Gequn Shu
DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwag043
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References: 28

Abstract

This perspective underscores Martian air as the working medium for the space nuclear system integrated with heat-to-electricity and chemical conversion, paving the way for multimodal resource transformation on Mars.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Planetary Science and Exploration Advanced Energy Technologies and Civil Engineering Innovations Advanced Power Generation Technologies

Publication details

Journal / source
National Science Review
Volume
13
Issue
6
Pages
nwag043–nwag043
Publication date
24 January 2026
Language
EN