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Martian Life Charts

This Mars Infographic From Time Explains Why Human Habitation is Hard

— October 29, 2015 — Tech
Following the recent news of the discovery of liquid water on the red planet, this Mars infographic explains why it would actually be very difficult to live on Mars. Created by TIME magazine, the chart 'Why It Would Be So Hard to Live On Mars: Seven Reasons the Red Planet is Inhospitable to Humans' takes the position that life on Mars, as humans, is basically impossible.

The radiation resulting from a long-term Mars mission would be extremely dangerous. The average temperature is a "paralyzing" -81 degrees Fahrenheit (or -63 Celsius). What does exist of atmosphere is composed of a toxic 96% carbon dioxide. Martian gravity is 38% of Earth's, which would affect human cardiovascular, muscular and skeletal systems. The Mars infographic also analyzes bugs, infrastructure and psychology.
Trend Themes
1. Martian Life Challenges - The challenges of sustaining human life on Mars present opportunities for innovations in radiation shielding, sustainable habitat design, and terraforming technology.
2. Mars Exploration Safety - Innovations in protective space suits and radiation-hardened electronics and infrastructure are necessary to ensure the safety of astronauts on Mars missions.
3. Mars Colonization Infrastructure - Opportunities for innovation exist in the development of fully self-sustaining habitats, including advanced life support systems, energy production, and waste management, to enable long-term colonization of Mars.
Industry Implications
1. Space Exploration - The Mars infographic highlights the need for innovation in space suit design, radiation protection, and infrastructure for human exploration of Mars, creating opportunities for businesses in the space exploration industry.
2. Engineering - Challenges in Mars colonization and exploration require engineers to design advanced systems for radiation shielding, life support, and energy production, leading to opportunities for innovation in engineering and technology industries.
3. Environmental Sustainability - Innovations in sustainable habitat design and waste management can create opportunities for businesses in the environmental sustainability industry, enabling long-term human habitation of Mars while minimizing impact on the planet.
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