In line with the Emirates Mars Mission and the UAE’s National Innovation Strategy which highlights the space sector as one of the key pillars of innovation and growth for the future economy the MBR Space Settlement Challenge and the Dubai Future Foundation’s (DFF) research arm, the Dubai Future Research, have published a report presenting the findings of 35 projects developing technological advancements for a future Mars Settlement.

The Challenge funded 35 research teams from private companies and academic institutions from countries all over the world to advance space research and develop technological solutions designed specifically for a Space Settlement on Mars. The challenge included research in various disciplines including science, mathematics, engineering, technology, economics, law, political science, and even art.