Explore the fascinating possibility of Mars developing a ring system as its moon Phobos disintegrates under tidal forces. Delve into Elon Musk's ambitious vision to terraform Mars, transforming it into a habitable world. This episode examines the scientific and ethical challenges of reshaping planetary landscapes and the implications for future space exploration.

Sources:

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/could-mars-have-a-ring-around-it-one-day/

https://parametric-architecture.com/terraforming-mars-elon-musks-vision/

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:37) Could Mars Have a Ring Around It One Day?

(00:03:02) Terraforming Mars: Could Musk’s Vision Reshape Planetary Landscapes?