Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Mars Colonization Theory: Is The Idea Of A Self Sustaining Martian Colony Practical

By Brenda Perry


Without a shred of a doubt, human beings are the only organisms with the capacity to carve a living out of every place on earth. Over the years, their ingenuity has seen manned scientific missions get sent to space and back. With such capabilities, one is only left to wonder whether the possibility of humans living a self sustained life in far off planets is implausible. For a while now, scientists continue to discuss the practicality of living in the red planet through the Mars colonization theory.

Today, the practicality of getting humans into space and having them live comfortably continues to gain immense support with rapid advancement in technology spearheaded by tech companies. Governments set aside large chunks of money in their annual budgets to fund scientific research aimed at seeking solutions to conquering the bounds of outer space. There are numerous privately owned science corporations that are in active partnerships with governments with the aim of developing propulsion systems that are geared towards offering mass transportation of humans to far off planets.

The main reasons for space exploration are scientific research and the protection of economic interests by nations. Interestingly though, the practicality of living in Mars continues to be a mystery even amongst top scientists. While theories on the potential of the planet to support life seem simple to understand, the thing that many people do not know is that many factors are used to analyze practicality.

To answer this question, one ought to understand the qualities of Mars as compared to planet earth. To be capable of sustaining human life, the planet ought to be significantly similar to earth in structural composition. According to scientific research, it is a planet that has more features that relate to mother earth than any other in the solar system.

For example, one Martian day runs 39 minutes and 35 seconds longer than an ordinary day in earth. By all accounts, the difference is not that high. This means that a typical human being would have an easy time adjusting to the slight time difference in the former.

Massive time variation often has a major effect on psychology. Normally, cosmonauts are mandated to undergo psychological counseling every time they return from space missions prior to reintegrating into normal life. This requirement may no longer be mandatory thanks to new discoveries on interplanetary travel and life.

Water is arguably among the most important components in the lives of all living things, probably second only to air. Without it, there would be no life. This factor is what makes the red planet an important study point in the colonization theory. Recently, scientists discovered the presence of frozen water in the planet. This means that it is inherently capable of supporting life, albeit only if that water can be harnessed.

The Martian planetary system also experiences seasons due to its similar axial tilt to earth. However, its seasons last longer. Regardless of this, their presence fuels hope of conquering it. Life in the planet is possible. With time, human beings will surely make it their home.




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