Will We Live in Glass Domes? Not Likely
Musk imagines Martian cities covered by giant glass domes. While that sounds exciting, it is not practical right now.
Mars experiences extreme temperature shifts, intense radiation, and regular meteorite impacts. Any dome would need to be strong, pressurized, and perfectly insulated. The current technology does not allow for that level of protection on such a large scale.
Experts think the best option is to live underground. Tunnels carved into lava tubes or rock formations could provide natural shielding. While less visually impressive, these habitats would offer much better safety and stability.
