Beyond the Potato: How Recycled Waste Could Turn Lunar and Martian Regolith into Fertile Soil

Researchers are developing methods to transform the barren surfaces of the Moon and Mars into productive farmland using recycled human and plant waste. New studies suggest that creating a sustainable closed-loop food system is the key to long-term survival for astronauts on deep-space missions.

William Brown

February 25, 2026651 views

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