Planetary Engineering

Planetary engineering refers to the theoretical process of modifying the environment of a planet or celestial body to make it more habitable for humans or to facilitate resource extraction. This can involve altering a planet's atmosphere, temperature, or surface conditions through various methods, such as greenhouse gas emissions to warm a cold planet or building structures to contain water on a dry one. The concept often includes terraforming, which specifically aims to make a planet like Mars similar to Earth. Planetary engineering raises significant scientific, ethical, and environmental questions about the feasibility and consequences of such profound changes.