Sending man even further than the moon has always been an accomplishment society has always wanted to achieve. By 2023, Mars One, the prime Danish company responsible for the mission, is scheduling to have the first manned mission to Mars depart. So, why does man want to reach Mars? For the simple fact that it provides a challenge for humans who have always wanted to better themselves. It also allows better opportunity for research purposes, which robots alone may not achieve. However, with few advantages, there are also several life-threatening disadvantages. The psychological effects of being isolated so long, the risks and challenges, climate and atmosphere and day-to-day life will all be issues that will affect Mars colonists.
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The risk of spaceflight is similar to that of climbing Mount Everest, with risks including launch, being able to make it safely out of Earth’s atmosphere and then reaching Mars from there, and also landing the shuttle safely. With risks as high as this, there will need to be a well trusted supplier on hand that will ensure the safety of all colonists. Mars One is a non-profit organisation, which means that the company relies heavily on donations from the public and sponsorship. This is a huge challenge for the company, as much of the public believes that the mission isn’t feasible. With the mission costing a hefty $6 billion, Mars One believe that most of their funding will come from the media tracking the broadcasting the colonists training to a global audience. To attempt to avoid the hazards that may occur and to ensure that no human lives are lost, the Mars lander will be tested a total of eight times prior to the first manned departure. With this being said, the success rate of landing on Mars is approximately 30%. Another issue that must also be addressed is the astronaut’s exposure to radiation. The sun poses the greatest risk, with the effects damaging DNA, leading to cancer and other harmful diseases. Radiation will also be an issue on the surface of Mars, with the atmosphere on Mars not offering the same kind of protection as that on Earth. The physical health of the colonists must …show more content…
Mars’ climate is the most Earth-like of any other planet in the solar system, with similar axial tilts. This results in similar seasons, although with temperatures not as high. Martian temperatures can reach as high as 20 degrees Celsius in summer near the equator. The average temperature on Mars is -60 degrees Celsius, meaning that suitable living apartments would need to be well conducted with heat and also the astronaut’s suits. Martian atmosphere is primarily made up of carbon dioxide, at 96%. Carbon dioxide is an extremely poisonous for humans to inhale which will lead to, when inhaled in large quantities, cardiovascular diseases and nerve damage. Without the doctors and medical professionals required treating this, the individual would succumb to the poisoning and lose their life. Unlike Earth, Mars only contains traces of water and oxygen; two essential substances humans need to survive. Water on the planet is a primary concern. If humans were to settle Mars, where would the water source come from? The water present is in the atmosphere and certainly will not be enough to sustain human life. The only way for water to be present on the planet is if water was to be transported to the planet, but the problem is if the source was to run out. Though it is likely that millions of gallons of water will be
Starting with Mars being too dangerous. Colonists could be exposed to radiation which can result in cancer, brain damage, tumors, sickness, or death. Secondly, Mars has a lower gravity than Earth which means over time colonists would lose bone mass, have a weaker immune system, and have a weaker heart and body. Lastly, colonists would be in a closed environment for a long periods of time which could lead to mental problems according to NASA and Mars One.
The first question is, why should we go to Mars? What are the advantages of traveling to Mars in the first place? One reason could be that it would help increase life across our universe, (Mars One 2017), Or to have another planet to live on if the Earth dies. Increasing life across our universe would help us spread out our population and prosper as the human race.
Less than three centuries ago, the entire Western half of North America had been completely unexplored. Today, more than a Hundred-Million people live in the Western states. Most of the oil in America is found on the West Coast, along with dozens of major businesses and institutions. The exploration and colonization of the “Last Frontier” has greatly benefitted humanity. If just a few thousand miles of land could have such a large impact on America and the world itself, imagine what an entire planet of unknown riches could bring for our species.
Many rovers have been sent to the surface to see if it is in fact capable of supporting life, either unknown to us or us. Scientists have turned toward Mars to search for any life forms to prove humans could actually survive on its surface. While it is possible for us to survive with current technology, if we were to travel to Mars, it wouldn’t be a life of luxury. Michael Gainer in his article “Should We Colonize Mars?” discusses the downfalls of the climate. Mars’s climate is much more hazardous than Earth’s with many long lasting hurricanes, high levels of radiation, and poor, if any, farming soil. Colonists would be living in pressurized bubbles and would need special suits to step outside. It would be difficult to get around and medical supplies may not always be readily available. Outside there would be no trees whispering in the wind, no singing birds, no skin burning summer days. No deep blue oceans, no rapid running rivers, cold refreshing lakes or streams. Looking out the window one would see miles upon miles of reddish-beige sand blowing in the
We have to go, and we have to figure out a way to colonize it. Because Earth isn't always going to be here. Martian Metropolis by Meg Thacher is a science fiction book about how it would work if we were to colonize Mars. It touches on the reasons, and ways that it should/would work. In the second paragraph of Martian Metropolis it states: "One is survival of our species.
Mars is our next best hope in life on another planet. Because of science mankind can grow and harvest plants in the modified mars soil, make a thick warm atmosphere, and drink no frozen mars water. Mankind can grow and flourish more as a species with this idea of colonizing mars. With more scientific advancements we can colonize mars and we will colonize mars.
Mars is the fourth planet from the sun. It is a rocky planet that is brown on the surface, but looks red when seen from Earth. Some organizations predict by 2024, the first person will be sent to Mars, and will live the rest of their life there. Based on my research Humans should colonize Mars because the world population is growing at too high of a rate, it will benefit scientific research and expand the power of the human race. This paper will
Earth, which is our home is dying and is in need of help so going to mars could help the human race. Having humans on other planets like Mars could help save Humans survive when Earth doesn't (Orwig). Going to Mars could improve
Earth has become quite a sick planet and soon will not be able to support us. Earth is turning into chaos and it’s making people want to leave. The Earth is becoming dangerously warm resulting in changing climates, rising sea levels and it puts wildlife at risk. We have been going crazy with the natural resources to the point where their becoming dangerously low and lacking. The Earth is very over populated, we have went extremely over the maximum capacity level and the Earth cannot support all of us. There are also good reasons people want to leave to Mars. People want a more ecofriendly life where there’s no pollution and you can have a fresh start on a healthier life. There’s land on Mars, land we need to fix this overpopulation issue. Moving to Mars means letting Earth recover so maybe we could move back after hundreds of years to a healthy Earth. There are many benefits to moving to Mars and here’s my expert plan to achieve it.
Into- Why colonize another planet? With so many planets in the universe, why would Mars be the most feasible option? For one, it is relatively close to earth. Another reason why Mars is a viable option for sustaining a human colony is that it has recently been confirmed by the Mars Phoenix lander that there is water ice below the Martian surface [5]. Additionally, it has been determined that Mars has had a geological evolution similar to that of Earth, and that its climate cycles resemble Earth's as well.
Recently, the colonization of the planet Mars has been a popular topic, whether it is on the internet, in everyday discussions or even among politicians. On the one hand, many believe that Mars is a viable solution to the problem caused by overpopulation and pollution by serving as a habitat for humans due to its similar environment and composition. On the other hand, scientific limitations and ethical concerns make it difficult for others to believe that Mars is a possible alternative solution to Earth’s problems. Its thin atmosphere and lack of liquid water on the surface make living on Mars impossible with today’s limited technology. Besides some scientific limitations, there are also ethical questions that arise concerning the project and what will be done when it is achieved.
Since 1976, when the Viking Landers took off toward the red planet, people have been wondering if there is life on Mars. There have been questions of pictures taken from Mars and skepticism about why some of the recent landings have failed. Scientists, up till now, have been doubtful about life on Mars.
The recent events regarding the NASA Mars probes have renewed the debate of reinstalling manned space missions with the objectives of exploring and landing on foreign worlds such as the moon and the red planet Mars, rather than the use of solely robotic craft and machines. It is my belief that we should return to the days of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, those of manned lunar landings and manned space exploration. Robots simply cannot and should not be allowed to be the sole means of visiting these worlds, nor should humans only be able to witness new findings second hand through the use of computers and machines. It is human nature to be normally curious of one’s surroundings, and it is important that we send one of our own to new worlds. The effects that past missions have had on the world’s people, as well as our political and cultural climates are another valid reason for flesh instead of metal to lay claim to space. Also, the limitless applications and new education that manned flights can bring to us from on site human interactions could lead to another technological and industrial revolution like the original lunar programs had done for us during the Gemini and Apollo programs.
This exploration is about Space and Mars' livability, and how we need to make sense of how to keep people living in a rocket and on Mars for a long-haul mission, before sending kept an eye on missions there. We must comprehend what the space explorers ought to bring along and what they ought to deliver amid their central goal. Likewise, we must continuously question the advancements that are being produced to make long distance space travel achievable for people, and to have faith that the new technology will work. Knowing these aspects can help individuals to plan for human space flight to
Humans can expect to face some major challenges on an expedition to Mars. It has been proven that humanity can travel in space for over two years. Cumulatively, Sergei Constantinovich Krikalev, a Russian cosmonaut, has spent over eight-hundred and three days in Earth orbit (Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, 2005). The expedition to Mars would require the crew to endure a six month journey to the planet, a year of living on the planet, and a six months journey back to Earth. Russian cosmonaut, Valery V. Polyakoz, clocking in at four-hundred and thirty-eight days for just one stay in Earth orbit, shows humanity is capable of a twelve month round trip to Mars (Schwirtz, 2009). Earth's orbit has provided some benefits to space exploration, like the magnetic field from cosmic radiation, and the proximity to Earth if an emergency were to arise (Jones, 2009). The further humans travel away from Earth the greater the risks become. The major risks to human health on a flight to Mars, living on Mars, and returning to Earth are: radiation exposure, biological problems induced by weightlessness, spacecraft malfunctions, and psychological problems brought on by isolation.