It would be interesting to pre-ship a bunch of supplies to mars. Start the process like this: Figure out a plan to build a base and sustain life. Build the sy

It would be interesting to pre-ship a bunch of supplies to mars. Start the process like this: Figure out a plan to build a base and sustain life. Build the systems and devices to executre that plan Start sending this equipment to mars. Train your team. Cycle through plan. Eventually you send your team(s) and they start using equipment. Bonus if the equipment you send is autonomous and can start building before your team arrives.