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The Possibilities Of Mars Colonization..!!! by johnydon22(m): 11:52pm On Mar 17, 2015 |
Much like how the Gemini and Mercury programs paved the way for the moon landing, the mars rovers have paved the way for future space flights. Techniques such as launch, flight and landing have been perfected after several rovers have been sent there. Surface and atmospheric conditions have been studied quite thoroughly from the rovers NASA has sent. Furthermore, NASA is doing research into sustainable martian bases already There are many reasons why mars would be a good candidate for space colonization, such as surface composition, atmosphere and orbit. The planet rotates giving it about a 24 hour 42 minute day similar to our own. The year is also about 1.88 ours which is only about twice ours. The combination of low atmosphere and gravity make it easy to land and lift off the surface. Air braking, using air resistance to slow down a craft, is achievable because the low air pressure will not cause too much friction. Furthermore, launch methods for landing a ship on Mars are known from previous launches. Though a colony on mars is quite possible, there are many hurdles to jump before it can be built. First, the quickest trip to Mars using the best thrust technology still takes 6-8 months. During this time, the crew will be bombarded by comic and gamma radiation. Furthermore, sending all supplies on one launch is impossible, so multiply launches must be made. The atmosphere is also too thin for humans to survive as well as the surface is too cold. Humans must always be in a controlled environment or they will die. Final, methods of acquiring water and energy will be needed since the surface does not offer easy methods. In order to Mars, first supplies will needed to be seeded on Mars. This will allow the colonist have what they need when they land. Robotic construction might allow living places to be made before the colonists arrive. A ship with life supports will need to be constructed in earth orbit. The ship will need hydroponics so that the crew can eat while they are traveling and first arrive. Once they arrive at Mars, geothermal or even nuclear energy could be used to power the base and hydrogen fuel cells to produce water. Communication satellites would also need to be seeded throughout the solar system so that communication can always be established, even though it will take several minutes to travel. Even though there are many hurdle for Martian colonization, it is still possible. Robotic Mars exploration has paved the way to future missions. We know how do alleviate some problems, while utilizing other method to turn a difficulty into an aid. Colonization could even be successfully before we die, which would allow us to possible be some of the first people to travel to another planet. 1 Like 1 Share
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Re: The Possibilities Of Mars Colonization..!!! by Nostradamus: 12:14am On Mar 18, 2015 |
*space booked* |
Re: The Possibilities Of Mars Colonization..!!! by Nostradamus: 12:16am On Mar 18, 2015 |
*space booked* BEWARE OF MY SON AND HIS TERRIBLE FRIENDS!!!!!! |
Re: The Possibilities Of Mars Colonization..!!! by Nostradamus: 12:17am On Mar 18, 2015 |
YEAH.. i don high!!! |
Re: The Possibilities Of Mars Colonization..!!! by Nostradamus: 12:22am On Mar 18, 2015 |
the west doing what they know best,setting the pace in technological advancement,i wonder where africa comes in.Ride on nasa,we should explore and exploit our universe to the maximum.who knows,a more suitable planet than earth might just be around the corner. |
Re: The Possibilities Of Mars Colonization..!!! by OracleMxNelson(m): 2:49am On Mar 18, 2015 |
ScienceDrunk |
Re: The Possibilities Of Mars Colonization..!!! by Nobody: 9:07pm On Jul 09, 2015 |
Nostradamus:it is not around the corner. Trust me. |
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