From Science Fiction to Reality: UVC will be at the Forefront of Humanity’s Mars Colonization
In this post, we explore how ultraviolet light (UV-C) radiation, known for its sterilization properties, could play a pivotal role in overcoming some of the hurdles to colonizing Mars. Mars beckons us with its rusty rouge landscape, and the possibility of harboring life, both past and present. But for humans to eventually call the Red Planet home, we face a formidable force: the harsh environment. One tool in humanity’s Mars colonization arsenal is ultraviolet C (UVC) radiation, a powerful tool for sterilization and sanitation.
Advocating for 222nm Far UV-C with the PMRA in Canada - 23 Peer Reviewed on the Effect and Safety of 222 nm far UV-C
We’re open-sourcing the work of Steven Grabenheimer, the only Canadian currently collaborating with the PMRA (Pest Management Regulatory Agency) within the Canadian Federal Government, to advocate for the safe deployment of 222nm far UV-C disinfection technology, which the PMRA currently doesn’t specifically mention in its UV legislation. The specific 222nm far UV-C wavelength holds immense potential for public health by effectively inactivating harmful pathogens like bacteria and viruses in as fast as .08 of a second while remaining significantly safer for human exposure compared to traditional germicidal UVC lamps.