Posted on 05/14/2013 6:32:36 PM PDT by BenLurkin
Mars in particular is a key target for future human planetary adventures even though on the face of it, it seems so hostile to human life. In fact Mars actually has the most clement environment of any planet in the Solar System outside of Earth and is known to have all of the resources necessary in some accessible form, to sustain life on the surface. So how might we survive on Mars? The crucial things for humans on Mars are the availability of oxygen, shelter, food and water, and not just endless consumables delivered to the planet from Earth. For humans to live long-term on Mars, they will need a self-sustaining habitat to be able to thrive in for generations.
In short, theyll need a garden. And maybe a robot, too.
Any garden on Mars would need protection in the form of a greenhouse or geodesic dome that could keep the vegetables, fruits, grains and flowers sheltered from the extreme UV radiation that floods the Martian surface, whilst still allowing enough sunlight through to allow them to grow. This dome would also have to be strong enough to provide support and protection against potentially devastating Martian dust storms.
(Excerpt) Read more at universetoday.com ...
Nothing modifies genetics like the big hammer of "you suck for this environment, die now". Throw enough at it, and something will stick eventually.
/johnny
What you do on your planet needs to stay on your planet.
/johnny
Heck with just that, build a FARM!
Can you imagine just how tender the steaks would be from cows raised in Mars low gravity?
Oh, it is fun to think about and suppose about.
I remember around 1952 a bunch of boys around 10 years old were standing around a barrel burning a tar like substance. I was only 5 and thought my 10 year old brother was next to God.
After talking about it for maybe 10 minutes, my Brother pronounced the verdict. Man would never walk on the Moon. That was it, that settled it for all time.
About five minutes later I was playing with the burning tar and picked up a bit with a stick. I dropped a quarter size bit on my forearm and still have the scar today.
Oh yes. Can you imagine being cooped up in a flying saucer for a year or so and after landing, having her greet you.
Never been kissed tho she picked it up pretty well.
well i was hoping at some point i could grow an impervious exoskeleton and actually use my ass to inhale rather than just exhale
;-)
Ain’t no ugly Freepers ...
beer me
I once cut a handsome figure of a young man, and then they made me an NCO.
At least they didn't make me an officer and I got to keep my pre-frontal lobes.
/johnny
Yeah, and the next thing you know someone starts growing wacky terbacky for martian cigarettes.
zackly!
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