Pros And Cons Of Colonizing Mars

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Should NASA really risk innocent human lives to colonize Mars? A biology
expert says ‘“Attempting to go mars would be a pricey, risky leap, and would be a waste of a great deal of money”’. Colonizing mars is a terrible idea because it’s extremely dangerous, it wouldn’t be comfortable, and finally there is no turning back.
The first reason why we should not colonize Mars is because it would be extremely dangerous. One example of the many dangers on Mars is the constant dust storms. These dust storms sometimes get so intense they block out the sun. The dust could also get into their living quarters, and could damage valuable equipment. Another danger of Mars is lack of oxygen. If there was a tiny crack in an astronaut’s helmet, their helmet …show more content…

The ride to Mars alone is 6-8 months on a specific date, at a specific time every two years when the Earth aligns with Mars at its shortest distance. Once you travel to Mars there is not a lot to look forward to. First of all, you will be living on a huge rock. Second, until better supplies arrive the astronauts will be living in a pressurized balloon and the rocket they came in. Scientists say that the first people on Mars will only survive 68 days due to limited oxygen supplies. The final reason living on Mars would not be comfortable because there is no water. Water is key to good health. With no water people will become dehydrated, dizzy and have a very dry mouth.
The final reason humans should not colonize Mars is because there is no turning back! Going to Mars is most likely to cost several hundred billion dollars, so you are never going to see Earth again. Going to Mars means leaving behind everything and everyone love, because there is no turning back. On the other hand, being one of the first people on Mars would have some plus sides. One plus side is that person would be extremely famous. Another plus side of being one of the first people on Mars is living somewhere different than

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