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Would this make up the difference for the dimmer light on Mars?


The white paper shows an increase of 20%, but solar irradiance on Mars is about 60% of what you can get on Earth (below the atmosphere). So it would be equivalent to 60% * 120% = 72%.


60% is the total flux hitting the planet. Due to dust, the amount of light hitting the surface is generally much lower. During a dust storm, it can be as dark as an earth night.


apparently the company is working with NASA for crop growth in Lunar/Martian subterranean grow modules https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nasa-awards-ubiqd-s...




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