Publisher's Synopsis
Life as we know it has always been confined to our single blue planet called earth. But will it always be that way? Discover just how close we are to changing life as we know it forever, and what it will take to push humanity into a new era of exploration and discovery. Find out how the next steps for our future will be unlike anything civilization as we know it has experienced.
The article explores the feasibility of colonizing mars in the near future, discussing the benefits, current state of exploration, technological breakthroughs needed, and social and political challenges associated with establishing a martian colony. It also highlights the economic opportunities in space exploration and colonization, particularly in the emerging industry of space tourism. The importance of life support systems for long-term space travel is also discussed. The article concludes by emphasizing the potential humanitarian benefits of living on mars, particularly for refugees fleeing an unstable earth.
The book also highlights the importance of mars for humanity's future. It discusses the potential for mars to serve as a backup plan for the survival of humanity in case of a catastrophic event on earth and as a stepping stone for further exploration of the solar system and beyond. The book also covers the knowledge and technology developed through mars missions and how they can be applied to other extreme environments on earth.
The book also presents the ongoing research and development required to overcome the obstacles presented by the transport of humans to mars. It details the available technology and techniques for getting to mars, along with the ongoing research and development to overcome the challenges of the journey, including launch vehicles, chemical propulsion systems, surface retrieval and landing of humans and spacecrafts, and critical life support systems.
