This wild bioplastic made of algae just aced a Mars pressure test. Can astronauts use it to build on the Red Planet? Scientists have grown algae in bioplastic habitats under Mars-like conditions, a step that could bring long-term space colonization closer to reality. Astrobitica July 20, 2025 (Last updated: July 20, 2025) 1 minute read Scientists have grown algae in bioplastic habitats under Mars-like conditions, a step that could bring long-term space colonization closer to reality. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: Discover where the Eagle might have landed: How to find Apollo 11’s backup sites on the moonNext: South Korea wants to build a moon base by 2045