Colonizing Mars It takes nine months to get to the red planet. Nine long months in a spaceship without much food (freeze-dried turkey anyone?) oxygen, water, little living space, and only other people to keep you company. Colonization of Mars is not OK because the planet is deadly, the trip is long, and the living spaces on Mars are small and cramped. Mars is very deadly, unlike Earth. On Mars humans are exposed to radiation. On Earth, however, we are protected by a magnetic field. The effects of exposure are severe memory loss, brain damage, and cancer. That would be very bad for scientists, because if they have to go exploring for samples they would have to be very careful. Also, although the gravity on Mars allows humans to jump higher and run faster, scientists have observed what happens to humans in low-gravity environments, including weakened immune systems, extreme fatigue, and muscle and bone loss. In addition, the dust storms. For instance, what if you were out collecting samples when suddenly a dust storm blows by, and carries you away, or your tools? Your team would …show more content…
Mars is about one hundred forty million miles from Earth. NASA doesn’t have the technology to take people that deep into space. But according to NASA, after engineers finish building what will be the most powerful rocket ever, the ability to explore deep space with be possible. The spaceship is small, so colonists would have to live in a small, cramped, space for nine months, and with three other people! The spaceship has to be in perfect condition, the time, date, and place has to be exact, and the weather had to be perfect too. Once the spaceship has blasted off, there are things to worry about in the air too. For example, what if the spaceship started to overheat, or some part fell off? Or if there was not enough fuel? Also, it is a one way trip, no coming