The conversation between human and AI assistant.
In the movie The Martian Is growing plants on Mars the way Mark Watney did even possible, or is it all just Hollywood fluff?
I see. But wouldn't the lack of atmosphere and protection from solar radiation be a problem for the plants?
Yes, those are definitely two big challenges. However, Martian soil contains a high level of iron oxide, which could help shield the plants from radiation. And building greenhouses or underground habitats could provide the necessary protection from the atmosphere.