Sunday, May 28, 2017

Mars Colonization Theory: An Analysis Of Its Practicality

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.

As technology changes and new innovations get churned by tech companies, the practicality of transporting human populations in large numbers and getting them to reside in Mars seems all too possible. Year in year out, governments spend billions of dollars funding scientific programs that are aimed at probing the viability of life outside earth. Some private companies, in liaison with governments, are already engaged in the development of interplanetary transportation systems.

This enhanced interest in space exploration is often based on the mantra of governments safeguarding their economic interests and enhancing scientific research. The puzzling question, however, is how soon fully fledged transportation systems can be put to use and whether Mars has the capacity to sustain life. While the explanation for this seems simple to understand, the often unknown truth is that a plethora of factors affect the probability of a planetary system supporting life.

To get a better understanding, it is crucial to learn more about its characteristics in comparison with earth. To support life, the two planets ought to be closely similar in structural composition. Studies have shown that the red planet is more closely related to earth than others in the solar system.

For instance, a day in the planet comprises twenty four hours, thirty nine minutes and thirty five seconds. Compared to earth, the margin is close. This only adds weight to the scientific fact that humans residing in a Martian colony stand to experience very little variations time.

This will have a big impact on their psychological well being. In normal situations, cosmonauts often have to go through psychological counseling upon returning from space missions so as to be safely reoriented into ordinary life. The need for this may be eliminated as more information on interplanetary travel and life is gathered.

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.

With an axial tilt closely similar to that of earth, Mars also experiences seasons. The only difference may be that its seasons last slightly longer. However, this does not negate the fact that plants can thrive under the right conditions. Life beyond earth is undoubtedly possible. It is only a matter of time before man fully conquers space.




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