Its not about getting there, but coming back (or in the least staying and surviving). And there are so many problems that need solving first before we start pla

Its not about getting there, but coming back (or in the least staying and surviving). And there are so many problems that need solving first before we start planning anything. The martian soil is toxic and currently we are unable to use it for agriculture. Low solar panel output plus sandstorms mean a lot of upkeep is needed to keep power up - or more realistically you need to deliver a nuclear reactor there. But... rockets do explode, do you want to experience nuclear fuel payload explode in earths atmosphere? People on mars will have to live in underground dwellings to shield them from space radiation. Different gravity in long term might have some unexpected side effects, especially pregnancy. But then whats the point of it all... we are unable to create stable colony (plan b) there. Mining? Moon is closer and easier for that purpose. It all sounds like a penal colony, no sane person will sign up for it.