Mars Research Station Two

Mars Research Station Two (MaRS2) is an outpost devoted to testing agricultural and building methods on Mars. While the initial Mars landing focused on just getting us there and back alive, this second mission focuses on building the knowledge required for long-term habitation on Mars.

MaRS2 is constructed out of combination of Martian materials, equipment landed in advance of the MaRS2 manned mission, and materials salvaged from the MaRS2 spacecraft.

Inflatable Carbon Fiber Habs
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This type of habitation can be deployed immediately, but it is vulnerable to puncture and offers no radiation protection. Although radiation on Mars' surface isn't an emergency concern, the crew has gotten a large dose of radiation on the trip from Earth and so will be eager to limit further lifetime exposure. (Inflatable habs are printed in black in the photos.)

3D-Printed Regolith Structures
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To provide better radiation and structural protection, builder-bots print walls out of regolit