Universe TodayCarolyn Collins Petersen

Moon and Mars farming will likely rely on recycling human waste

Future lunar and Martian farming will almost certainly rely on recycling human waste because native regolith is sterile and inhospitable, both worlds are heavily irradiated, and Mars' thin atmosphere and the Moon's vacuum prevent open‑air agriculture. Closed‑loop nutrient recycling will be essential to sustain crops on site.

2026-02-28T12:13:45.984039-08:00
BloombergBailey Lipschultz, Eric Johnson, Kiel Porter, Ryan Gould

SpaceX Weighs Confidential IPO Filing as Soon as March

By Bloomberg: SpaceX is targeting filing confidentially for an initial public offering as soon as next month, according to people familiar with the matter, as billionaire Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite company moves forward with plans for the biggest-ever listing.

2026-02-27T13:13:06.972967-08:00