So, it's still a work in progress. I don't think this is a surprise.
> Based on the typical work schedule, activity levels, and metabolic rates of astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS), the MIT researchers estimated that a settler would have to consume about 3,040 calories daily to stay alive and healthy on Mars.
Sounds like a McDonalds hamburger could take care of this.
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[ 6.3 ms ] story [ 28.6 ms ] thread> Based on the typical work schedule, activity levels, and metabolic rates of astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS), the MIT researchers estimated that a settler would have to consume about 3,040 calories daily to stay alive and healthy on Mars.
Sounds like a McDonalds hamburger could take care of this.