Project: Life on Mars
Constructing synthetic complex life system acclimatised to the Martian soil: Analysing complex system behaviour on the Red Planet Objectives: Create an autonomous system on Mars using a combination of mitochondria, cyanobacteria, and water-producing bacteria. Acclimatising the system as per Martian gravity and atmosphere will leverage photosynthesis, respiration, and water production to maintain homeostasis and propagate on Martian soil. Atmosphere of Mars: Carbon dioxide (CO2): 95% by volume at the surface Molecular nitrogen (N2): 2.6% Argon (Ar): 1.9% Molecular oxygen (O2): 0.16% Carbon monoxide (CO): 0.06% Luckily, CO2 can be used as a source of energy to create low-carbon fuels and release O2 as a byproduct. However, increased O2 levels need to be utilised, such as in OxPhos if we are working in a complex system, or an extra O2 byproduct can be released to make the atmosphere more oxygenic if done in maximum affordable scalability. Introduction:...