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Who says we haven't been making our way out for awhile now? I also like the theory that a previous civilization was all soft biology based and that its tech wou
by sitkack 5y ago
Who says we haven't been making our way out for awhile now? I also like the theory that a previous civilization was all soft biology based and that its tech would leave no trace.
Speaking of underground environments, Mercury would be an excellent location.
http://www.einstein-schrodinger.com/mercury_colony.html http://www.einstein-schrodinger.com/mercury_colony.html
- rbanffy 5y agoAn initial colony could be supplied by advancing multiple launches with supplies and landers before the first colonists arrive at sunset. They’ll have 88 days to assemble the underground habitats or abort and come back. Are there any perpetually shaded areas? If so, the 88 day deadline could be extended by as much as we want just by sending supplies in advance. And having between 4 and 10 times as much sunshine we could even generate some power from the light reflected in the crater/canyon rim.
- sitkack 5y agoYes, there are craters with water ice in them that are permanently shaded near the poles. Solar concentrators could be moved out of the shadows and redirect light, generate electricity or heat. I think we could be less than 5 years away from landing a Starship in a crater on Mercury.