His study focuses on developing materials from Martian soil and iron, enabling astronauts to manufacture and repair essential tools on-site without relying on Earth. This innovative approach promises to enhance the self-sufficiency of future missions, making exploration of the Red Planet more sustainable. Askar’s research highlights the strength and reliability of these locally-made materials, paving the way for a new era in space exploration. Kvaratskheliya is a PhD candidate from the Human on Mars Initiative and working in the group of Dr.-Ing. Ilya Okulov at Leibniz-IWT.