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\end{table}  \\  In the figure table  above, the superscripts preceding each quantity indicates the source: $^1$ quantity from NASA Mars Fact Sheet, $^2$ quantity calculated by Sahana, $^3$ fixed terraforming condition condition.  The atmosphere of Mars would require an additional 3.8 x 10$^{18}$ kg of mass to reach our terraforming conditions. This amount of water vapor is slightly larger than the estimated total mass of the north polar ice cap.