CONSIDERATIONS ABOUT MARS´S COLONIZATION

Paper number

IAC-09.E2.3.8

Author

Ms. Maria Victoria Alonsoperez, Uruguay

Year

2009

Abstract

This paper explores the possibility of human survival on Mars, which would lead to inhabiting it for long
periods of time, first for scientific purposes and then for colonization purposes. This work was done with
the intention of searching for answers outside the easy conclusions that science fiction movies reach.
The strategy will be to get to know the best combination of elements that can generate the conditions
which will enable the development of life at a reasonable cost. In order to do that, it is of extreme
importance to know how to combine three main elements which are: humankind, technology and the
Planet’s resources. This will be accomplished only through the observation and absolute care of the
environment.
Furthermore, there will be implications on Earth. This study will consider the effect that creating a planet
similar to the Earth will have on the people. Mars’s colonization is a long term project that will unite
people from all over the world in a common aim: the personal and material development in an effective
and efficient way, in peace, among all cultures, for the progress of humankind. Thus, education at all
levels is essential in order to accomplish the wanted objectives.

Abstract document

IAC-09.E2.3.8.pdf

Manuscript document

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