<< FFMCoblat-
Off Topic, but that Quote in your sig wasn't said by eyecandy. >>
I know it wasn't. But she quoted it to me, and it's got more meaning coming from her (and our conversation at the time) than it does hearing it from the original author.
nik
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<< FFMCoblat-
Off Topic, but that Quote in your sig wasn't said by eyecandy. >>
I know it wasn't. But she quoted it to me, and it's got more meaning coming from her (and our conversation at the time) than it does hearing it from the original author.
nik
>>Oh... it's all good then
sandorski
I disagree. The human body cannot survive that long. The craft will not and cannot have the resources that even an outdated soviet craft can provide. Resupply or rescue would be out of the question. Even if the physical problems with the human body could be overcome, it isn't going to happen anytime soon. Soon being in the next 20 years.
The logistcs will be incredible even in 20 years.
And once you get there, you've got to land and then take off again! Look at the resources it takes just to make one orbit of the earth....
I disagree. The human body cannot survive that long. The craft will not and cannot have the resources that even an outdated soviet craft can provide. Resupply or rescue would be out of the question. Even if the physical problems with the human body could be overcome, it isn't going to happen anytime soon. Soon being in the next 20 years.
The logistcs will be incredible even in 20 years.
And once you get there, you've got to land and then take off again! Look at the resources it takes just to make one orbit of the earth....
<< Resupply or rescue would be out of the question >>
Rescue perhaps. But re-supply isnt that big of a deal. I think it would be possible to send out an unmanned craft full of supplies to orbit Mars. Once the first manned flight arrived a while later, they could rendez-vous with the station.
I'm no astronaut, but that seems feasible to me.
As for not being rescued...well, it's a high risk trip, everyone knows that. The rewards are worth it IMO.
<< But re-supply isnt that big of a deal. >>
Resupply in near earth orbit is a HUGE undertaking. How many space shuttles full of supplies to even think about a Mars Project? Number it it the hundreds at the least. We are only discussing going there and not making a manned landing. That would quadruple the risk and the resources needed.
We had a purpose when we beat the Russians to the moon. There is no evident purpose to go to Mars.
Even if you could reach Mars, your bone and muscle mass would have decreased significantly, not to mention a weakened immune system, you step off your craft, and trip. You break a leg. Then what?
Yeah, I think I would. Though not if I have to spend a really long time there...I'm 21 and these are my prime years here...
I would go after Mars has been terraformed. Not before. Who wants to wear a diaper or catheter every time you go outside.
Bah.. I could make it to uranus and back, without a problem or an injury, hell I'd smile the whole trip there!
Geekbabe
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Why on earth would I risk life and limb to travel to a place with weather that's intolerable to human life and that is possibly inhabitated by bizarre aliens ? hell, I live in Boston, all I need do is step outside my front door for those things
I would definitely go.
<< Resupply in near earth orbit is a HUGE undertaking. How many space shuttles full of supplies to even think about a Mars Project? Number it it the hundreds at the least. We are only discussing going there and not making a manned landing. That would quadruple the risk and the resources needed.
We had a purpose when we beat the Russians to the moon. There is no evident purpose to go to Mars. >>
Going to Mars would definitely have to be a one shot project. Constructing something in orbit is expensive and dangerous. The Mars Direct Plan is a very good way to get to Mars, as is the Mars Semi-Direct Plan.
Getting there isn't too hard. Assuming your rocket doesn't explode on Earth your pretty safe until Mars. There would be a bit of boneloss. A trip to Mars would take aboot 4-6 months depending on the propellant used. It wouldn't be a significant amound of boneloss where you would break your leg if you fell over though.
Landing would be a bit tough but with some good simulations, our astronauts could pull it off.
Isn't exploration reason enough to go to Mars? If more reason is needed it could always be to beat the Chinese or Russians there.
<< Resupply in near earth orbit is a HUGE undertaking. How many space shuttles full of supplies to even think about a Mars Project? Number it it the hundreds at the least. We are only discussing going there and not making a manned landing. That would quadruple the risk and the resources needed.
We had a purpose when we beat the Russians to the moon. There is no evident purpose to go to Mars. >>
Going to Mars would definitely have to be a one shot project. Constructing something in orbit is expensive and dangerous. The Mars Direct Plan is a very good way to get to Mars, as is the Mars Semi-Direct Plan.
Getting there isn't too hard. Assuming your rocket doesn't explode on Earth your pretty safe until Mars. There would be a bit of boneloss. A trip to Mars would take aboot 4-6 months depending on the propellant used. It wouldn't be a significant amound of boneloss where you would break your leg if you fell over though.
Landing would be a bit tough but with some good simulations, our astronauts could pull it off.
Isn't exploration reason enough to go to Mars? If more reason is needed it could always be to beat the Chinese or Russians there.
<< Why on earth would I risk life and limb to travel to a place with iweather that's intolerable to human life and that is possibly inhabitated by bizarre aliens ? >>
it's baffling, isn't it?
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