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This project aims at the construction and realization of [[settlement|colonies]] on [[Mars]]. There are many reasons why such colonies should be '''Independent from Earth''' regarding [[food]], [[energy]], [[:category:material|material]] and [[air|breathable air]].
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==Financial==
 
First of all the transportation from [[Earth]] to Mars is very [[financial effort estimation|expensive]]. The investment of means to produce food from Martian [[local resources|resources]] is cheaper for a long term colony.
 
 
 
==Technological==
 
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 lead to a fatal shortage on food.
 
 
 
Energy is hard to store, and hence can not be brought to Mars in large amounts.
 
 
 
Slam dunkin like Shaiqlule O'Neal, if he wrote informative articles.
 
 
 
==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.
 
 
 
==See also==
 
*[[Equipment for autonomous growth]]
 
*[[Foundation of an Autonomous Colony]]
 
 
 
[[Category: Concepts]]
 
[[Category: Social]]
 
[[Category: Technology]]
 
[[Category: Economics]]
 

Revision as of 21:39, 28 September 2011

That's way more celevr than I was expecting. Thanks!