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Mars has the radiation problem while in-transit, which is still unsolved. We have already gone to the Moon. Given that the travel time is relatively short, rad
by Fej 9y ago
Mars has the radiation problem while in-transit, which is still unsolved.
We have already gone to the Moon. Given that the travel time is relatively short, radiation is far less of a concern.
This is why the Moon is attractive. We know how to get there already and it's not too difficult, all things considered. The problem of how to get there and back with humans aboard has already been solved. It's never been done to Mars.
- Mtinie 9y agoWithout a magnetosphere isn't solar radiation a problem, long-term on the Moon?
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- hwillis 9y agosolved by piling dirt over the habitat
- flashdance 9y agoFun fact incoming: there is a mini-magnetosphere centered around Mare Crisium on the Moon. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/2009GL041721/abstract;jsessionid=1DCF99B6136DB85166DC63391AE9C980.f03t04 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/2009GL041721/abst... It's only 360km across though...
- dredmorbius 9y agoTMA-1. Erm, CMA-1.
- adrianN 9y agoIMHO the radiation problem is solved by telling the astronauts that a journey to Mars increases their risk of dying of cancer in the next ten years by 30% or whatever the right number is and asking for volunteers. I'm pretty sure you'd find plenty. I would go, for example.
- jhgb 9y agoI was under the impression that the intricacies of creating a small biosphere on Mars pose a vastly larger obstacle than the simple issue or radiation (which can be eliminated by simply shoving enough regolith on top of your colony).