Fweethawt Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 http://www.space.com/34719-mars-meteorite-water-opportunity-rover-habitability-astrobiology.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=socialfbspc&cmpid=social_spc_514630 As the world looks toward Mars as the first destination for humanity's foray into the solar system, it's time for a reality check. We already know the Red Planet is bathed in radiation, has a thin atmosphere and is, for the most part, inhospitable for life (as we know it), but astrobiologists think there might be just enough water below the surface to support microbial life and there was likely a lot more water on the surface in the Red Planet's past. The mere hint of water on Mars is enough for us to hope we can use it to sustain a future Mars settlement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdelsolray Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 The main problem with human colonization of Mars is the fact that it no longer has a magnetic field because (according to theory) its core is no longer molten. That allowed the solar wind to strip most of the atmosphere and, as you say, irradiated the surface. Long term habitation would likely need to be placed underground. That can be done on Earth's moon more easily than on Mars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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