Are we actually building from the materials from Mars?
Unfortunately, we have not yet brought back material from Mars and only have a few hundred kg of Martian rocks that have fallen as meteorites. However, these Mars meteorites allow us to know which Earth rocks are exactly like those on Mars. We are starting Made of Mars with these real volcanic rocks that are just like the rocks on Mars.
What are the Made of Mars Products made of?
Our initial line of Made of Mars products are designed to feature the Basalt Fabric paneling that will make it unique and tie us to the Journey to Mars. Since there are no current product developers with experience working with Basalt, we worked with a leather craftsman to learn how to create high-quality products with Basalt Fabric paneling. Our Kickstarter products will keep this material and these general design lines. For the full production, we will evaluate alternative solutions to ensure high quality aesthetics to put the Journey to Mars in your hands.
Are you giving up on the Earth?
Earth is our home. It will always be our home. Made of Mars wants to help our home while pushing toward new experiences. We are dedicated to developing better materials for use on Earth that will make an immediate benefit to life on Earth independent from our dreams of Mars. We are able to make life on Earth better while pushing for life beyond it as well.
Why Mars? Shouldn’t we be making things of the Moon first?
We love Mars, but are also very excited about returning to the Moon! The Moon is full of Basalt and the technology we are developing is just as useful there. If you are interested in the Moon, we can show you exactly which of the rocks from the lunar surface match those in your rewards.
I am excited to join the Journey to Mars! How can I help invest more or contribute my time and expertise to helping Made of Mars grow and create?
We are excited to work with you to grow! Please contact us to find more ways to help.
How do we follow along with the Made of Mars journey?
Made of Mars will be detailing the journey on our website at MadeofMars.com with more frequent updates on Facebook and Instagram. Sign up on our website to be added to our mailing list for the latest updates and information.