As technology advances, we see space exploration continue to grow further and further. Many attempts to send rovers to Mars have gave scientists greater knowledge about the planet and a consideration of sending people there to colonize the planet in the near future. On April 15, 2010 President Obama stated by the 2030s we should have enough information to send people to the orbit of Mars and bring be able to bring them home safely. “ I think of NASA is going to continue in the business of human spaceflight, then it definitely needs a destination” (Greg Klerkx). The support for the Mars One project is huge and has to overcome three problems to make the plan a success. The cost, the value it gives scientists, and the danger are the problems
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The cost of the Mars One is around 4 billion US dollars to send 4 people with minimal equipment and food (“The History of Mars Exploration”). The extensive cost to get more equipment and extra food to try and extend the mission to gather more information about the planet is estimated around 6 billion US dollars (“The History of Mars Exploration”). Experiments in Hawaii are held to train people for this mission and to find the four candidates for the mission. This experiment puts people through simulation tests to see if they can handle the stress. These tests include living with minimal food, allowing very little water to use for consuming and showering, leaving them with a lack of communication, and physical tests such as gravity tests. When Mars One is launched the plan is to continue to send four more people every 2-3 years ("LIVE FROM MARS”). This is because it allows for fresh information and more help on the planet. These people will have to live in a 1000 square foot dome until more supplies can be sent to begin the colonization ("LIVE FROM …show more content…
There are multiple factors that lead to the project going wrong but that is why NASA is taking every precaution necessary to make sure they have the best members going and know what to do to carry out their role. A quote from a former president said "We choose to go to the Moon, not because it is easy, but because it is hard” (John F. Kennedy). The quote from John F. Kennedy carries over to the Mars One mission. If it was easy to get to Mars then everyone would do it. NASA knows the mission is dangerous and continues to advance in their technology to keep their astronauts
The cost of the Mars One is around 4 billion US dollars to send 4 people with minimal equipment and food (“The History of Mars Exploration”). The extensive cost to get more equipment and extra food to try and extend the mission to gather more information about the planet is estimated around 6 billion US dollars (“The History of Mars Exploration”). Experiments in Hawaii are held to train people for this mission and to find the four candidates for the mission. This experiment puts people through simulation tests to see if they can handle the stress. These tests include living with minimal food, allowing very little water to use for consuming and showering, leaving them with a lack of communication, and physical tests such as gravity tests. When Mars One is launched the plan is to continue to send four more people every 2-3 years ("LIVE FROM MARS”). This is because it allows for fresh information and more help on the planet. These people will have to live in a 1000 square foot dome until more supplies can be sent to begin the colonization ("LIVE FROM …show more content…
There are multiple factors that lead to the project going wrong but that is why NASA is taking every precaution necessary to make sure they have the best members going and know what to do to carry out their role. A quote from a former president said "We choose to go to the Moon, not because it is easy, but because it is hard” (John F. Kennedy). The quote from John F. Kennedy carries over to the Mars One mission. If it was easy to get to Mars then everyone would do it. NASA knows the mission is dangerous and continues to advance in their technology to keep their astronauts