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VENUS FLOATING CITIES
On planets like Venus, landing on the "surface" is often impossible due to crushing pressure. Settlements here would be Aerostats—giant floating cities.
Atmospheric Extraction (The Science):
Venus: Using the Sabatier Reaction, the city sucks in the $CO_2$-rich atmosphere to create oxygen and water (with hydrogen brought from elsewhere).
Gas Giants: These cities act as Atmospheric Scoopers, filtering the air for Helium-3 and Deuterium, the high-value fuels for fusion reactors.
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