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How long does a single lunar day (sunlight period followed by night) last?
What causes lunar regolith particles to possess extremely sharp, fractured edges?
What is the suggested minimum depth for burying habitats for initial protection against radiation?
Which brain structures were indicated as potentially suffering neurological damage from simulated lunar radiation exposure in mouse studies?
What primary physiological issues result from prolonged exposure to the Moon's 1/6th surface gravity?
What substance, found in grape skins and red wine, was investigated as a potential pharmacological aid for muscle loss in low gravity?
What is the critical bottleneck that heavily weights the initial cost of establishing a lunar base ISRU capacity?
Besides its abrasive nature, what property of lunar dust makes it extremely difficult to contain once it enters a habitat?
What advantage do teleoperated robots offer for surface operations over human astronauts?
What is the most significant impediment to sustained lunar living, despite the feasibility of many engineering solutions?
What range of temperature extremes must habitats withstand during a full lunar day/night cycle?
What is the approximate average surface atmospheric pressure on Mars compared to Earth's sea level?
Which gas overwhelmingly dominates the thin Martian atmosphere?
Why can liquid water not exist stably on the Martian surface?
What is the approximate average surface temperature on Mars?
What factor exacerbates the massive diurnal temperature swing on Mars?
What crucial planetary feature does Mars lack that Earth uses to block much solar and cosmic radiation?
What specific type of toxic compounds lace the Martian regolith, posing a problem for agriculture?
What construction strategy helps solve both the radiation shielding and temperature stabilization problems simultaneously?
What crucial step toward self-sufficiency does the MOXIE experiment demonstrate the ability to achieve?
What will be the primary method for obtaining potable water for long-term Martian settlers?
Why might a nuclear power source be considered more reliable for base-load needs than solar power on Mars?
Maintaining internal pressure greater than what limit is essential for a Martian habitat to prevent bodily fluids from boiling?
What event causes Mars to appear brightest and largest in our sky?
What atmospheric condition relates to the steadiness of the air, often described as optical quality?
What does 'transparency' measure concerning atmospheric conditions?
What results from viewing Mars when it is near conjunction?
What is the primary reason a close opposition might still yield poor views for observers in the Northern Hemisphere?
What is the theoretical capability determined by the aperture of a telescope?
To resolve fine details like the boundary of a polar cap, which atmospheric condition is the dominant requirement?
What magnification range is often aimed for when trying to observe features like the polar caps or Sinus Meridiani?
What is a practical test observers use to evaluate seeing before committing to observing Mars?