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Energy is another increased problem. You need a lot more solar panels, and likely batteries, to supply the same energy as you get in lunar orbit. At least one o
by dmurray 3y ago
Energy is another increased problem. You need a lot more solar panels, and likely batteries, to supply the same energy as you get in lunar orbit. At least one order of magnitude more mass.
- lukan 3y agoThat is a valid point (in space there is always sun), but the Mars day is just 37 minutes longer than on earth, so it is a fixed problem that can be handled with just more needed basic material. Nothing fancy, or complicated though.
- genman 3y agoMars is further away from Sun and gets less energy per square meter than anything near Earth orbit.
- lukan 3y agoYes, though there is way less atmosphere in the way. The result is still half of earth, so not great, but something to work with. (But personally I would go with a nuclear reactor for the main base)