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Colonies on the Moon and Manned Missions to Mars.
So, it appears that these are finally going to be put into practise, come approximately the year 2030. What problems are we going to encounter - will we have to have regular shipments of supplies? It would make sense that astronauts could grow their own food in the colonies on the moon, and should they get into trouble, they are only 3 days away, so we could ship up some emergency supplies. Missions to the moon have become almost routine, so we should be well prepared for most eventualities. The actual building of a colony would soak up huge amounts of man power and resources.
But mars is a 6 month journey away - should they get into trouble they would be on their own. There are countless risk and things to consider. As it takes 6 months to get there, the astronauts would have to carry a whole years worth of food, plus enough to cover them while they are on the surface. Although we have sent a robotic lander there, there are many things that cannot be forseen - such as the fact that mars has violent weather systems. Wind speeds have been measured up to 30m/s in dust storms.
The implications of travelling to other planets in our solar system is quite exciting, although it is important to remember that mars is relatively close to us, and travelling to any other planets or moons would take an age.
What are your thoughts?
So, it appears that these are finally going to be put into practise, come approximately the year 2030. What problems are we going to encounter - will we have to have regular shipments of supplies? It would make sense that astronauts could grow their own food in the colonies on the moon, and should they get into trouble, they are only 3 days away, so we could ship up some emergency supplies. Missions to the moon have become almost routine, so we should be well prepared for most eventualities. The actual building of a colony would soak up huge amounts of man power and resources.
But mars is a 6 month journey away - should they get into trouble they would be on their own. There are countless risk and things to consider. As it takes 6 months to get there, the astronauts would have to carry a whole years worth of food, plus enough to cover them while they are on the surface. Although we have sent a robotic lander there, there are many things that cannot be forseen - such as the fact that mars has violent weather systems. Wind speeds have been measured up to 30m/s in dust storms.
The implications of travelling to other planets in our solar system is quite exciting, although it is important to remember that mars is relatively close to us, and travelling to any other planets or moons would take an age.
What are your thoughts?
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ßulle††™ wrote:
> I really hope Lunar Holidays do become an affordable reality before I
> die. That really would be something special.
Yep, I doubt it though, only for the super rich I would say. Of course, if technology accelerates we may be going for trips to mars, Total Recall style.
I watch too many films :D
> I really hope Lunar Holidays do become an affordable reality before I
> die. That really would be something special.
Yep, I doubt it though, only for the super rich I would say. Of course, if technology accelerates we may be going for trips to mars, Total Recall style.
I watch too many films :D
ßora† SagdiyeV wrote:
> travelling through space is something I would give anything to do.
Me too. If NASA are looking for an expendible mug to ship off to Mars, I'll sign up.
I really hope Lunar Holidays do become an affordable reality before I die. That really would be something special.
> travelling through space is something I would give anything to do.
Me too. If NASA are looking for an expendible mug to ship off to Mars, I'll sign up.
I really hope Lunar Holidays do become an affordable reality before I die. That really would be something special.
gamezfreak wrote:
> Lunar Holidays anyone?
I wouldn't be surprised if it became reality, and you wouldn't have any shortage of rich people wanting to fulfil a dream. Hell, if I had the moolah, I'd go for it. It may be damp, cold and claustrophobic, but travelling through space is something I would give anything to do.
Perhaps a trip to Mars may be similar to that shown on the film 'Mission to Mars', although obviously without all that alien nonesense.
> Lunar Holidays anyone?
I wouldn't be surprised if it became reality, and you wouldn't have any shortage of rich people wanting to fulfil a dream. Hell, if I had the moolah, I'd go for it. It may be damp, cold and claustrophobic, but travelling through space is something I would give anything to do.
Perhaps a trip to Mars may be similar to that shown on the film 'Mission to Mars', although obviously without all that alien nonesense.
Oh and regarding the "Space colonies" on the moon.
I'm actually quite looking forward to seeing "outer space living enviroments", it'd be cool and new, giving everyone the chance to see space from the moon.
Lunar Holidays anyone?
I'm actually quite looking forward to seeing "outer space living enviroments", it'd be cool and new, giving everyone the chance to see space from the moon.
Lunar Holidays anyone?
I think the George Bush "Reviving the Space progamme" idea is just to boost his election campaign, but thats a different topic for now.
I think sending a human being to Mar's would be exciting but extremely dangerous at the same time, Like borat has mentioned, weather and radiation are beyond extreme. I put it this way, the year 2030 is 26 years away meaning technology can advance pretty fast. Look at computers for example, every month you can get faster and more powerful processors to calculate complicated excersize's such as calculating the value of Pi to one million digits or something similar.
Advances in technology could mean advances in space-craft technology, we could be seeing faster and more fuel efficient spacecraft in 10 years time which may speed up the process of getting to Mars. I think we should stick with sending robots up there for now though, and probably revise on actually being able to successfully land one on the planet (Beagle 2 anyone?).
If I was an astronaut i'd be worried about the physchological implications more then anything. Imagine sitting in a room with no way out with 6 of your best mates. Might seem good at first, but you'll get sick of each other after a while, social ties will be severed etc.
I think sending a human being to Mar's would be exciting but extremely dangerous at the same time, Like borat has mentioned, weather and radiation are beyond extreme. I put it this way, the year 2030 is 26 years away meaning technology can advance pretty fast. Look at computers for example, every month you can get faster and more powerful processors to calculate complicated excersize's such as calculating the value of Pi to one million digits or something similar.
Advances in technology could mean advances in space-craft technology, we could be seeing faster and more fuel efficient spacecraft in 10 years time which may speed up the process of getting to Mars. I think we should stick with sending robots up there for now though, and probably revise on actually being able to successfully land one on the planet (Beagle 2 anyone?).
If I was an astronaut i'd be worried about the physchological implications more then anything. Imagine sitting in a room with no way out with 6 of your best mates. Might seem good at first, but you'll get sick of each other after a while, social ties will be severed etc.
Colonies on the Moon and Manned Missions to Mars.
So, it appears that these are finally going to be put into practise, come approximately the year 2030. What problems are we going to encounter - will we have to have regular shipments of supplies? It would make sense that astronauts could grow their own food in the colonies on the moon, and should they get into trouble, they are only 3 days away, so we could ship up some emergency supplies. Missions to the moon have become almost routine, so we should be well prepared for most eventualities. The actual building of a colony would soak up huge amounts of man power and resources.
But mars is a 6 month journey away - should they get into trouble they would be on their own. There are countless risk and things to consider. As it takes 6 months to get there, the astronauts would have to carry a whole years worth of food, plus enough to cover them while they are on the surface. Although we have sent a robotic lander there, there are many things that cannot be forseen - such as the fact that mars has violent weather systems. Wind speeds have been measured up to 30m/s in dust storms.
The implications of travelling to other planets in our solar system is quite exciting, although it is important to remember that mars is relatively close to us, and travelling to any other planets or moons would take an age.
What are your thoughts?
So, it appears that these are finally going to be put into practise, come approximately the year 2030. What problems are we going to encounter - will we have to have regular shipments of supplies? It would make sense that astronauts could grow their own food in the colonies on the moon, and should they get into trouble, they are only 3 days away, so we could ship up some emergency supplies. Missions to the moon have become almost routine, so we should be well prepared for most eventualities. The actual building of a colony would soak up huge amounts of man power and resources.
But mars is a 6 month journey away - should they get into trouble they would be on their own. There are countless risk and things to consider. As it takes 6 months to get there, the astronauts would have to carry a whole years worth of food, plus enough to cover them while they are on the surface. Although we have sent a robotic lander there, there are many things that cannot be forseen - such as the fact that mars has violent weather systems. Wind speeds have been measured up to 30m/s in dust storms.
The implications of travelling to other planets in our solar system is quite exciting, although it is important to remember that mars is relatively close to us, and travelling to any other planets or moons would take an age.
What are your thoughts?
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