Can Humans Survive On Mars?

NASA says that humans can live on Mars but the process can finish at 2030-2040. But Elon Musk says that thay are planning to send humans to Mars in 2026.There are many problems that we should face to live in mars. They are,

• Ø Harmful ultraviolet radiations
• Ø Thin atmosphere
• Ø Lack of Oxygen
• Ø Low atmospheric pressure
• And many more….

Composition

Carbon dioxide 95%

Nitrogen  2.8%

Argon      2%

Oxygen    0.174%

Carbon monoxide    0.0747%

Water vapor     0.03% (variable)

 

                                Mars              

The atmosphere of Mars is the layer of gases surrounding Mars. It is primarily composed of carbon dioxide (95%), molecular nitrogen (2.8%) and argon (2%). It also contains trace levels of water vapor, oxygen, carbon monoxide, hydrogen and noble gases. The atmosphere of Mars is much thinner than Earth's. The average surface pressure is only about 610 pascals (0.088 psi) which is less than 1% of the Earth's value. The currently thin Martian atmosphere prohibits the existence of liquid water at the surface of Mars, but many studies suggest that the Martian atmosphere was much thicker in the past. The higher density during spring and fall is reduced by 25% during the winter when carbon dioxide partly freezes at the pole caps. The highest atmospheric density on Mars is equal to the density found 35 km (22 mi) above the Earth's surface and is ~0.020 kg/m3. The atmosphere of Mars has been losing mass to space since the planet formed, and the leakage of gases still continues today.

Conclusion:

By the above statistics we may have a doubt that can we live on Mars. But still we should hope for living in Mars successfully.

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The Author: Likhith. R

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