I didn't read every word of the article, but I think it said that the first year *four* people would be sent for the first two years. Would this be two men and two women or four men and four women? I'm thinking that a 3-1 ratio would just...never...work.
Their water and oxygen would have to be generated, which I'm guessing we already have the technology for that. What about the food? Would they be able to grow some of it? Or are they completely dependent on resupply missions.
Some of this can be simulated somewhat on Earth, like it has a few years ago. All except for the psychological aspect. On Earth, the participants know that they can be *saved* if something happens. On Mars that is impossible.
All I can say is "I don't know."
ReplyDeleteI didn't read every word of the article, but I think it said that the first year *four* people would be sent for the first two years. Would this be two men and two women or four men and four women? I'm thinking that a 3-1 ratio would just...never...work.
Their water and oxygen would have to be generated, which I'm guessing we already have the technology for that. What about the food? Would they be able to grow some of it? Or are they completely dependent on resupply missions.
Some of this can be simulated somewhat on Earth, like it has a few years ago. All except for the psychological aspect. On Earth, the participants know that they can be *saved* if something happens. On Mars that is impossible.
I would say that I'm a skeptical supporter.
Peace,
Randy