Motivation

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Many people like to read and watch science fiction about space travel, expecially to Mars, the most habitable planet in our solar system next to Earth. But what is the motivation to really get there, to make that dream come true? This page wants to collect reasons and shall help to find possibilities to encourage more people to spend part of their lives for the realization of a settlement in Mars.

Pioneering spirit

Mankind has always bred pioneers to face the challenge of new land. The human race has an inherent property to reach for new settlement space and build their houses on the edge and beyond. This impulse outrules any financial concerns.

Scientific

A manned mission may perform more scientific results compared with remote controlled rovers.

Political resons

The three nations with human space access USA, Russia and China are interested to be the first permanent dwellers on the near cosmic bodies. The political heads aim to carve out territories. The first dwellers will have the best chance to get a big piece of land. For fear of going away empty-handed while other nations occupy the Moon and the planets drives the government to support the effort.

Profit-making

Tourism can be a mighty business. Rich people already spent several million dollars for a week in near-Earth orbit, which is thrilling enough. A trip to the Moon or even to Mars is even more exciting. A Manned One-way Mission to Mars might be a business model.

Open issues

  • What is known about the willingness of people to spend money for space trips?
  • Is there any financial calculation about a Manned One-way Mission to Mars?