16-01-2020, 11:16 AM
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Some years back, I read an article that discussed the possibility of sending couples on a one-way mission to Mars once they had established a series of greenhouses to grow edible crops. Of course, they also must have a good source of water. The most recent Mars explorer CURIOUSITY has already discovered water merely a few inches below the Martian surface.Supplies, equipment and more teams would be send in at regular intervals. The article described how they could convert water into hydrogen and oxygen.
It goes without saying that teams of scientists would be searching for life on Mars as one of the first tasks. Naturally, such life would be in the form of bacteria. Can you imagine the thrill of discovering life on another planet ? That would undoubtedly change our way of thinking.
16-01-2020, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by bakerman
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Some years back, I read an article that discussed the possibility of sending couples on a one-way mission to Mars once they had established a series of greenhouses to grow edible crops. Of course, they also must have a good source of water. The most recent Mars explorer CURIOUSITY has already discovered water merely a few inches below the Martian surface. Supplies, equipment and more teams would be send in at regular intervals. The article described how they could convert water into hydrogen and oxygen.
It goes without saying that teams of scientists would be searching for life on Mars as one of the first tasks. Naturally, such life would be in the form of bacteria. Can you imagine the thrill of discovering life on another planet ? That would undoubtedly change our way of thinking.
16-01-2020, 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Surfermom
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I think that's much more likely - possibly in the form of extremophiles or viruses. The problem is that we only know how to look for life was we know it made of organic molecules (made of the CHON elements), and it could well exist in some other form making it easy to miss.
The human species has always been explorers. We have always wanted to know what is just over the horizon. Even as a small child I needed to know what was on the other side of the mountain. Traveling by myself I have journeyed around the world, twice. At times it was difficult, even dangerous, but I never gave up. Now, nearing the end of my life, I don't regret one moment of my thrilling journey. Thus, I am excited, perhaps even jealous, of those who will take the journey to Mars.
17-01-2020, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Silver Tabby
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Stuff POTUS and FLOTUS into it, light the blue touch paper, and stand well back!
17-01-2020, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by bakerman
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Is it really necessary to make snide, totally off topic remarks ? I mean, really. Enough is enough !
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