Welcome to the Terraforming Wiki

The Terraforming Wiki is a comprehensive knowledge base dedicated to the science, technology, and concepts behind transforming worlds to support life. Our mission is to document and explore the vast field of planetary engineering, from theoretical foundations to practical applications.

What is Terraforming?

Terraforming, also known as planetary engineering, is the hypothetical process of transforming a planet, moon, or other body to make it suitable for Earth life. This involves altering the atmosphere, temperature, ecology, or topography to create an environment capable of supporting terrestrial organisms.

Featured Areas

Planetary Sciences

• Atmosphere - Understanding atmospheric composition and dynamics
• Climate - Climate systems and weather patterns
• Geology - Planetary geology and surface processes
• Hydrology - Water systems and the hydrological cycle

Biological Systems

• Biology - Life sciences and biological processes
• Bioforming - Using biological organisms for planetary transformation
• Ecology - Ecosystem structure and function
• Agriculture - Food production in extraterrestrial environments

Engineering & Technology

• Atmospheric Engineering - Techniques for atmospheric modification
• Geoengineering - Large-scale environmental intervention
• Megastructures - Massive engineering projects
• Space Technology - Spacecraft and orbital systems

Specific Worlds

• Mars Terraforming - The most studied terraforming target
• Exoplanet Terraforming - Transforming worlds beyond our solar system
• Venus - Challenges and possibilities for Venus transformation

Scientific Foundations

Our articles cover the fundamental scientific principles underlying terraforming:

• Physics: From quantum mechanics to relativity
• Chemistry: Elements, compounds, and chemical processes
• Biology: Life processes, evolution, and ecosystems
• Astronomy: Planetary science, orbital mechanics, and stellar physics

Contributing to the Wiki

This wiki is a collaborative effort to build humanity's knowledge base about planetary transformation. We welcome contributions from scientists, engineers, students, and enthusiasts passionate about the future of human expansion into space.

Whether you're documenting new research, explaining complex concepts, or adding historical context, every contribution helps advance our understanding of how we might one day make other worlds our home.

Getting Started

• Browse by Categories to find topics of interest
• Use the search function to find specific articles
• Check out our most comprehensive articles on Atmosphere, Climate, and Mars Terraforming
• Explore the connections between different concepts through our extensive cross-linking

"The universe is not only stranger than we imagine, it is stranger than we can imagine." - J.B.S. Haldane

Join us in documenting the path to making the cosmos habitable for life as we know it.