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| − | There is a technological risk of failure in the transport from Earth to Mars. In case the colony is not independent the logistics chain is vital for survival of the settlers. Any failure during transport can leed to a fatal shortage on food. | + | There is a technological risk of [[fail-safe|failure]] in the transport from Earth to Mars. In case the colony is not independent the logistics chain is vital for survival of the settlers. Any failure during transport can leed to a fatal shortage on food. |
Energy is hard to store, and hence can not be brought to Mars in large amounts. | Energy is hard to store, and hence can not be brought to Mars in large amounts. | ||
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| − | People like the idea to have their fate in their own hands. The motivation to set up a settlement with the ability to thrive indefinitely is great. | + | People like the idea to have their fate in their own hands. The [[motivation]] to set up a settlement with the ability to thrive indefinitely is great. |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 04:33, 17 January 2008
This project aims at the construction and realization of colonies on Mars. There are many reasons why such colonies should be Independent from Earth regarding food, energy and material.
Financial
First of all the transport from Earth to Mars is very expensive. The investment of means to produce food from Martian resources is cheaper for a long term colony.
Technological
There is a technological risk of failure in the transport from Earth to Mars. In case the colony is not independent the logistics chain is vital for survival of the settlers. Any failure during transport can leed to a fatal shortage on food.
Energy is hard to store, and hence can not be brought to Mars in large amounts.
Political
Only few people on Earth are really interested in space travel. Hence, the state's budget for space projects is small. In case the support from Earth stops some day due to political issues, the settlers are completely on their own.
Sociological
People like the idea to have their fate in their own hands. The motivation to set up a settlement with the ability to thrive indefinitely is great.
