Big problems with Mars are lack of oxygen and extreme temperature cycling by day and night. Also, the cosmic rays would not be deflected due to lack of an adequately strong magnetic field and little to no atmosphere. Send probes, not people, to study it. Money spent to get to Mars would be better used to fix up damage done by humanity to our own planet. Earth is the only planet we have; there is no Planet B. Even if there were, the tyranny of distance would forever isolate us from such a planet.
Forget about the colonisation of Mars for now.
What should concern us is that the country which takes control of the Moon and cislunar space will take control of the world.
https://eandt.theiet.org/2023/05/23/book-review-future-geography-tim-marshall
What should concern us is that the country which takes control of the Moon and cislunar space will take control of the world.
https://eandt.theiet.org/2023/05/23/book-review-future-geography-tim-marshall
It' a problem when humans form large groups, and then the groups' leaders try to eff each other over. Maybe we get rid of the dear leader, hey?
Jan, I’m just of the thought that the engineering goal of delivering a human sized payload to any of the nearby planets is probably far easier to attain than ensuring survivability for same.
Natural formations are the lowest hanging shelter fruit. The Moon was volcanic at one time and it is believed empty lava tubes still exist. Alternatively, there're ongoing experiments building 3d printed shelters using concrete made of simulated moon dust, but that's still a ways off given the cost of shipping printing equipment.
...shelters using concrete made of simulated moon dust...... so not only do we get to live in a god-forsaken barren place, we also have to live in Soviet era housing complexes? 😢
And the point being? No concrete structure or cave on the Moon or Mars is going to protect you when the sun gets mad.
Strike 1. There is no strike 2 or 3. Put your head between your legs and kiss your a$$ goodbye.
Why the smart or rich ones even consider a civilization other than a planet without the right protection is beyond comprehension.
Caves on the moon? What about the surface structures you need to survive?
Guess what? When you come out of your cave hibernation, those structures just aren't there anymore, and you are more that just a little ****ed, you are only minutes from death because there is no back up plan.
I've been in many caves here on earth, and those have air, unlike the hypothetical "empty lava tubes" on Mars.
Strange attitude, wanting to get off earth, the most suitable place in the universe for us, since we evolved here.
Looking outward is in our nature and how we got here from Africa. And personally, I think it helps us understand who we are; not as God's children, but as sentient beings with the awareness of our place in the cosmos .
Humans migrate for various reasons..... drought, famine, war, persecution. Those who "look outward" generally are comfortable enough in their surroundings to have the luxury of doing so.
It is obvious we do not understand, nor have awareness of our place in the cosmos.
I think that is deliberate or perhaps just some sort of purpose.
Knowing too much before we should can be dangerous.
For now, we have many questions but few answers.
I am happy with that. Keeps us sharper as we age.
I think that is deliberate or perhaps just some sort of purpose.
Knowing too much before we should can be dangerous.
For now, we have many questions but few answers.
I am happy with that. Keeps us sharper as we age.
My 2 cents worth >
I think deep-space exploration & research is both fascinating and warranted. Who knows what we could learn 🙂
However, the idea colonizing Mars (and the need to) is just stupid and unrealistic >
especially when we don't seem to know how to use & care for our MIRACULIOUS celestial body called EARTH 😕
I think deep-space exploration & research is both fascinating and warranted. Who knows what we could learn 🙂
However, the idea colonizing Mars (and the need to) is just stupid and unrealistic >
especially when we don't seem to know how to use & care for our MIRACULIOUS celestial body called EARTH 😕
As for the Man, he wants to replicate his dead soul onto others under the guise of Neuralink and send his newly adopted cyburgers to Mars and other places in the Universe spreading like a virus, typical reptilian hh
btw speaking of magnetic fields, I asked my Brave browser's AI, called Leo, and here's how the discussion went..
edit: for reference.. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_field_of_Mars
btw speaking of magnetic fields, I asked my Brave browser's AI, called Leo, and here's how the discussion went..
edit: for reference.. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_field_of_Mars
- You
- Does planet Mars have a magnetic field?
- Leo
- No, Mars does not have a global magnetic field like Earth's. The magnetic field of Mars is extremely weak and localized, primarily near its crust.
- You
- How high is the radiation on the surface of Mars?
- Leo
- The radiation level on Mars' surface is significantly higher than on Earth. It's about 0.6 to 1.0 millisieverts per day, which is over 250 times higher than Earth's. This is due to Mars' thin atmosphere and lack of global magnetic field.
- You
- How dangerous is that kind of radiation levels to human beings?
- Leo
- 0.6 to 1.0 millisieverts per day on Mars is quite high. On Earth, the average radiation exposure is 0.0024 millisieverts per day. Long-term exposure to high levels of radiation can increase the risk of cancer and other health issues in humans. However, the exact effects would depend on various factors, including the duration of exposure.
- You
- For how long time can a human being be exposed to the radiation levels on Mars before it becomes detrimental to ones health?
- Leo
- 0.6 to 1.0 millisieverts per day on Mars is relatively high. The exact duration of safe exposure to such radiation levels can vary greatly depending on individual health conditions, age, and the specific type of radiation. However, for reference, the current international limit for occupational exposure to radiation is 20 millisieverts per year. Long-term exposure to high levels of radiation can increase the risk of cancer and other health issues. It's important to note that Mars' radiation levels are much higher than Earth's, and there's still much to learn about its potential health effects.
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Our place in the cosmos is right here, and nowhere else, literally.
Those who have defiled our home, and now want to leave to avoid the consequences,
deserve our contempt, and heavy taxes on their Ayn Rand inspired fortunes.