Martian aqueduct as a first phase to a Martian mobility system

The recent discovery of underground frozen lakes at the South Pole of Mars marks a milestone in the exploration of the planet. Water is essential for sustaining human presence, and while it may hint at the possibility of ancient life forms, its primary importance lies in supporting future human settlements on Mars. The location of these future settlements will be heavily dependent on the presence of water, limiting the choice to a few sites with underground ice deposits. However, we must also consider alternative locations that, although not close to water sources, may offer other advantages. In such cases, we should explore the possibility of constructing a network of aqueducts to supply water to these locations, originating from a central extraction point near the South Pole. Depending on the design criteria, this aqueduct system could be developed as a versatile infrastructure capable of expansion. In the future, it could be upgraded into an advanced transportation network, utilizing maglev-powered vehicles to connect Martian settlements and facilitate movement across the planet. This infrastructure would address immediate needs such as water supply while also supporting long-term development plans for Mars.