Difference between revisions of "Foundation of an Autonomous Colony"
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| − | [[Bringing down Phobos]] before a [[settlement]] is built may help to make Mars safe for the long term. | + | [[Bringing down Phobos]] before a [[settlement]] is built may help to make [[Mars]] safe for the long term. |
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| − | In a small group of colonists a daily council of all members is held. In a growing community some kind of representative democracy becomes necessary. See also: [[Democracy On Mars]]. | + | In a small group of colonists a daily council of all members is held. In a growing community some kind of representative democracy becomes necessary. See also: [[Democracy On Mars]]. |
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| + | Before heading for Mars any crew is quarantined to make sure they do not suffer from a infectious disease. As a result the martian colony is more or less free of pathogenic germs, which saves some medical effort. However, for children born on Mars an even more effective [[vaccination program]] becomes necessary to stimulate the development of their [[immune system]]. | ||
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[[Category:Manned Missions]] | [[Category:Manned Missions]] | ||
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Revision as of 02:49, 7 November 2007
The Foundation of an Autonomous Colony on another cosmic body is one of the most challenging tasks for humanity. Though it requires enormous effort, the effort to expand the influence of mankind throughout the Solar System is worthwhile enough.
Preparations
Bringing down Phobos before a settlement is built may help to make Mars safe for the long term.
Basic habitats, supplies and equipment for a long term stay is deposited on Mars' surface. The equipment is technologically sufficient to allow the colonists to grow their own food, build new habitats etc.
The Departure
The transportation of colonists is the most complicated part. Health threats or even death during the journey is hard to avoid. See also: Solar Radiation, Cosmic Radiation, Meteorites
Organizational Issues
In a small group of colonists a daily council of all members is held. In a growing community some kind of representative democracy becomes necessary. See also: Democracy On Mars.
Medical Issues
Before heading for Mars any crew is quarantined to make sure they do not suffer from a infectious disease. As a result the martian colony is more or less free of pathogenic germs, which saves some medical effort. However, for children born on Mars an even more effective vaccination program becomes necessary to stimulate the development of their immune system.
