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For humans on planet Earth, living on Mars is a big challenge and requires significant advances in technology, resources and infrastructure. There are at least three important components that must be available there so that humans can live on the red planet. Here is an explanation in a very simple version for those of you who intend to move to Mars.
Life Support System
Mars has a very thin atmosphere, making it unsuitable for human life. The atmospheric pressure on Mars is only about 1% of the atmospheric pressure on Earth and is not sufficient to support human life. To overcome this, astronauts or human migrants need to live in closed habitats that have air pressure similar to that of Earth.
The habitat must provide breathable air, drinkable water, and edible food. Air in the habitat must be continuously produced and filtered to maintain livable atmospheric conditions. Water and food supplies should also be recycled as much as possible to save resources.
Astronauts must also wear protective clothing when they venture outside their habitat. The suits will provide them with oxygen and protect them from the harsh conditions on the Martian surface, such as frigid temperatures, dust storms and radiation.
In short, life support systems are essential to human survival on Mars and must be carefully designed and maintained to ensure the health and safety of astronauts. The challenges of living on Mars demonstrate the importance of research and development of space technology and life support systems.
Food and Water
Growing crops on Mars would be a tough challenge due to the harsh soil conditions and lack of atmosphere. Soil on Mars contains a lot of iron oxide, which we know as “rust” and can be toxic to plants. In addition, the lack of atmosphere means there is no protection from the sun’s harmful radiation that can damage crops. Mars also does not contain enough oxygen in the atmosphere which is an essential requirement for plants to live.
To support life on Mars, food and water must be brought in from Earth or produced through other methods. One possible solution is to use a hydroponic garden, in which plants are grown without the use of soil in a controlled environment. These hydroponic gardens can provide astronauts with fresh food and nutritional supplements, but require a lot of resources for their preparation and maintenance.
Another alternative is to extract water from ice on Mars. Mars has large reserves of water, especially at the poles, which can be used as a source of water. The extracted water can be used for drinking, agriculture, and even to produce rocket fuel.
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