Friday, 26 May 2017

Mars Colonization Theory: Is It Doable In This Day And Age

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.

With technological advancement and the development of smart innovations by tech companies across the world, the viability of getting humans into space in large numbers seems doable. Governments commit billions of dollars yearly to financing scientific institutions that are dedicated to finding solutions to extra terrestrial life. As a matter of fact, there are lots of private companies that are currently involved in partnerships with governments to develop propulsion systems that can transport large numbers of travelers to distant 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 gain answers, it is important to know of the characteristics of the red planet as compared to earth. In order to sustain life, it must have significant similarities to the latter in terms of structural composition. Research indicates that it is the sole planet in the solar system that has the most similarities to mother earth.

The Martian solar day consists of 24 hours, 39 minutes and 35 seconds. Compared to that of earth, scientists consider this a close margin. In essence, it only adds credence to the fact that human beings living in a Martian colony will experience familiar durations of daytime.

Were the difference much higher, one would suffer immense psychological trauma if he were to spend some time outside earth. In ordinary settings, cosmonauts ought to be counseled psychologically once they reenter earth so as to get them to transition safely back into normal life. With new scientific discoveries on interplanetary life and travel, this may not be necessary in future.

Water undoubtedly remains a significant component in life, maybe only second to air. Life would cease to exist without it. This essentially justifies the extensive research that governments are putting into the probable colonization of new planets. In recent times, scientists uncovered evidence of ice water in Mars. This implies that it has the inherent capability of sustaining life, the usability of its water being the main determining factor nonetheless.

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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