The reason why we want a base on moon is Helium 3. I don't know much of a details, but from what i've read its an excellent source of energy. Earth does not have much of it, but moon does.
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How about a ONE-WAY trip to Mars?
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The reason why we want a base on moon is Helium 3. I don't know much of a details, but from what i've read its an excellent source of energy. Earth does not have much of it, but moon does.
It has its uses, but as a power source we need to make working fusion reactors first.
And get enough of it. Interesting article, thanks to Mr. Google -
http://io9.com/5908499/could-helium+3-really-solve-earths-energy-problems
Not 100% accurate, but I think that the estimates for lunar quantities are probably right.
http://io9.com/5908499/could-helium+3-really-solve-earths-energy-problems
Not 100% accurate, but I think that the estimates for lunar quantities are probably right.
SiempreTuna
Android Expert
This is a new one on me! I'd heard about the scheme to slingshot a couple of pensioners around Mars and back, but sending people on a one way trip to set up a colony, financed by making it as a Big Brother type TV show (presumably without the votes and evictions) .. wow!
Sure, there are plenty of people with daddy issues and that other sort of attention deficit disorder - the one where they can never have enough attention - but are they really going to sign up for a one way trip to the red planet, just so they can be in front of a camera?
Sure, there are plenty of people with daddy issues and that other sort of attention deficit disorder - the one where they can never have enough attention - but are they really going to sign up for a one way trip to the red planet, just so they can be in front of a camera?
davoid
Android Expert
Yeah this is an interesting subject. There is already a thread about the one-way trip:
http://androidforums.com/lounge/674540-how-about-one-way-trip-mars.html
That's interesting reading. Although, I like your take on the idea that someone would do it just to get on a reality TV show.
That is pretty sad, compared to some people's dreams of space travel, etc.
http://androidforums.com/lounge/674540-how-about-one-way-trip-mars.html
That's interesting reading. Although, I like your take on the idea that someone would do it just to get on a reality TV show.
That is pretty sad, compared to some people's dreams of space travel, etc.
Merged.
I was thinking about this thread yesterday. I feel like the Cylon in the bathtub - Jump!
I was thinking about this thread yesterday. I feel like the Cylon in the bathtub - Jump!
davoid
Android Expert
It's a thought.
davoid
Android Expert
Yeah, it would definitely be more appealing if it were a holiday that you could return from. If you could "jump" and be back home.
BTW I loved the cylon in the bathtub - very redolent of the precogs in Minority Report. There's something about a highly intelligent woman jabbering possibly genius comments while relaxing in the bath.
As far as the big brother house goes, it would be good if you could return home to Earth after being evicted from the house, rather than having to roam the wilderness of Mars alone.
BTW I loved the cylon in the bathtub - very redolent of the precogs in Minority Report. There's something about a highly intelligent woman jabbering possibly genius comments while relaxing in the bath.
As far as the big brother house goes, it would be good if you could return home to Earth after being evicted from the house, rather than having to roam the wilderness of Mars alone.
SiempreTuna
Android Expert
I don't know: looking at the people who do Big Brother, would you really want them back?
Which incidentally does make me wonder if there isn't a catch-22 in this plan: can you really see the sort of people who want to be life-long Big Brother contestants also being the sort of people who you could stick in an outsized baked bean can for 5 months, then have build a cage that they are to spend the rest of their days in and NOT have them freak out and do something idiotic?
And as for the chances of them completing that build without problems ..
Gmash
Extreme Android User
I don't know: looking at the people who do Big Brother, would you really want them back?
Which incidentally does make me wonder if there isn't a catch-22 in this plan: can you really see the sort of people who want to be life-long Big Brother contestants also being the sort of people who you could stick in an outsized baked bean can for 5 months, then have build a cage that they are to spend the rest of their days in and NOT have them freak out and do something idiotic?
And as for the chances of them completing that build without problems ..
But more drama= bigger ratings.
But a rather short run, and no chance of being picked up for the next season...
general eclect
Android Expert
Judging by the way we're treating this planet if the species is to survive we need to start making plans to colonise another planet...
SiempreTuna
Android Expert
Never seen Arnie lookin' better ..
Good point. Do we really want the future of the species to be descended from Reality TV contestants?
I'd rather relocate them to history
general eclect
Android Expert
Gmash
Extreme Android User
I hope everybody got their applications turned in. If not, better hurry!
One-Way Mars Trip: Application Deadline for Martian Colony Nears
One-Way Mars Trip: Application Deadline for Martian Colony Nears
OMG! This thread is resurrected.
You know, I've been seriously thinking about signing up...
NOT!!
:laugh:
Revenant Ghost
Android Expert
This has fail written all over it.
Honestly, I'm shocked. I didn't think that many people would want to go.
I'm baffled, too.
As we hashed out before, the issues involved with actually GOING there, permanently, wow...I know I couldn't do it. Wouldn't want to do it!True.
If you are planning on lifting 165,000 people out of the gravity well you'd better add a space elevator to the Gantt chart. That's going to take a long time with our current rockets.