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Could We Colonize Mars By 2050?
Join us today as we go through an adventure on discovering if we could colonize Mars by the year 2050. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe for more videos:https://www.youtube.com/c/InsaneCuriosity?sub_confirmation=1? Business Enquiries: lorenzovareseaziendale@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Expanding territory isn’t anything new to us humans. You can practically browse any history book and you can see how many civilizations have subscribed to this trend. There’s the Mongols led by the Khans in Asia, the Roman Empire at around 400 BCE, and the arrival of the British in the Americas, to name a few. Some socio-political theorists even suggest that colonization is still happening nowadays, but that is something that we don’t cover here in our channel. What we talk about here is something more ambitious, and more futuristic. I bet if you're a fan of astronomy news, you would have already imagined at some point whether we can colonize Mars in the nearest future, particularly in 2050. It’s an awesome thing to imagine especially with the presence of a lot of pop culture references, like John Carter, Ad Astra and The Martian. Do you guys think it’s doable? Let us know right now in the comment section down below! Well, let’s first take a look at the specifics of the planet and the specifics of our own biology. Are we fit enough to survive the conditions on the Red Planet? First of all, our Solar days are really close. Specifically, by 2.7%. So, we just have to set our watches slower by that amount and we’re good to go! It’s just a bummer that we’re not going to be in sync with the TV programs that are based on Earth time, but that’s a small price to pay. Gravity is about 38% similar to ours. You can imagine us pressing 200 pounds easily once we’re there. Although not saying this won’t be a problem. In astrobiology, a huge factor to consider when it comes to extraterrestrial life is something that we call microgravity. And don't ever think for a second that this is just a small thing. (Get it? Small thing?) The range of how microgravity can affect the body, such as sped up muscle loss and the weakening of the bones. It’s ironic how, yes, you can lift 200 pounds on Mars, but your muscles and bones will get weaker. It’s just too serious to ignore. This is why before astronauts get approved for space travel, a part of the rigorous training they have to undergo is to be physically ready for the effects of having zero gravity. Add to that the fact that even when in space, the astronauts have a system to keep in tiptop shape and avoid being defeated by how strong microgravity affects humans. Mars’ overall environment can also cause a lot of harm to our species. But let’s not be let down for now. This can easily be handled by wearing protective gear once we’re there. Once we gather more information about the place, our very own ingenuity will help develop the tools we need to be able to maximize our mobility on the Red Planet. Moreover, a study in 2012 presented that some photosynthesizing cyanobacteria survived in simulated Mars-like conditions. What it basically tells us is that it’s possible to use these organisms to develop a self-sustaining organic source that can be used for food, for fuel, for the proliferation of oxygen. From here, we can build a small ecosystem to help assist with our daily needs! Like all great human endeavors, this feat will take a massive amount of resources and a rigorous amount of planning. In fact, a website by enthusiasts had already made a detailed time frame on how to exactly accomplish Mars colonization with details going as far as the 2100! Talk about extreme dedication. If you're a fan of this channel, you might already know how our favorite charismatic and determined billionaire, SpaceX's CEO Elon Musk, is the person to consult when it comes to discussing how far we can go in terms of Martian exploration. I may even dare to say that he is the leading visionary representing mankind in this herculean endeavor. In May 2019, he even boldly stated that by 2050, we would have a self-sustaining city on Mars courtesy of SpaceX ’s space projects, and even daring to say that a million jobs would be available to us humans on Mars! Despite all of these being purely conceptual and theoretical, we cannot discredit how enticing the idea is, right? I bet you don’t have to be a scientist or an accomplished organizer to know that the first step to this goal is to bring people to Mars. Of course, how do we start colonization if there aren’t anyone to initiate the activities needed for colony-building? #InsaneCuriosity #MarsColonization #2050
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