http://mars-one.com/en/mission/mission-and-vision
Posted on 05/16/2013 10:15:24 AM PDT by BenLurkin
Hey, just use a 3D printer...seems like they can make anything
I would send them on farming expeditions to the Atacama Desert for six months, make them work in space suits and see how they do before we go forth with any further planning. I’ve got just the first two choices, that nut job who drove all the way from Houston to Florida, in diapers without stopping, to get her man back.
This was figured out in science fiction long ago. Until you get established greenhouses underground, the fastest way to produce substantial and nutritious food is with microorganisms. You begin with them making the bulk of your nutritional needs, along with the dehydrated food you have brought with, and then you augment that with crops and finally animals.
Realistically speaking, this begins by sending nuclear powered tunneling robots, which burrow into a vertical cliff face and keep improving it until not only is there enough room for people, but a substantial amount of water and waste storage, and tunnels that will function as the home for a hydroponic garden.
Antartica could be closer in temperature, but still not cold enough.
But that makes too much sense, I'm sure. You get more "good government" points if you do space on a shoestring.
But this isn't a science fiction thread. Or is it? With NASA it's hard to tell at times.
Award for unintentional irony
Realistically speaking, this begins by sending nuclear powered tunneling robots, which burrow into a vertical cliff face and keep improving it until not only is there enough room for people, but a substantial amount of water and waste storage, and tunnels that will function as the home for a hydroponic garden.
I went to Walmart the other day to get some nuclear powered tunneling robots, but they didn't have any. I then tried Grainger, but they didn't have any either.
I don’t know if anyone here has ever eaten “Quorn”.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quorn
The mycoprotein used to produce Quorn is extracted from the fungus Fusarium venenatum.
However, I think they are missing a bet, by trying to keep it as strictly vegetarian. That is, if you would *augment* a faux meat with *real* flavorings, it would taste a heck of a lot better. This could include putting in bullion or animal fats, that would seriously boost both its nutritional value and taste.
Or we could just not do it and let the taxpayers KEEP THEIR MONEY THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN SPEND ON Pigs in Space
Farming on Mars...I wonder if there’s an economic stymulus for it from Obama?? (Dear El Presidente, may I have 3.7 billion dollars and 200,000 acres of prime Mars land. Thank You.. I want to grow apples and grapes on Mars.)
maybe take some food stamps with them up there. or whatever democrats usually do
Nah, EBT cards so they can buy lap dances.
Two ships needed.
One for astronauts.
One for Twinkies.
http://mars-one.com/en/mission/mission-and-vision
Excellent idea
Stupid idea. Humans are optimized for living on Earth. Living on another planet will have them dead.
They could send the First Lady she has a garden ,she even wrote a book ,I think
I hear they're sorta gamy.
Snow peas should be a good crop . . .
Why not the moon after that? I am sure there are good reasons nonetheless the moon seems more feasible
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