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Universe Today Podcast — [Interview+] Is The Human Body Ready For A Real Mars Mission?
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[Interview+] Is The Human Body Ready For A Real Mars Mission?

Universe Today Podcast

BONUS PART STARTS AT 43:53 Watch here (with no ads) or on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jiCigIHzyI8 City on Mars Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQ8sZtg-Kdc Clearly, a journey to Mars and back is the next huge leap for human space flight. We know we need new rockets, new spaceships, new technology, etc. But are…

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“On Mars, like the Moon, I see us using sub surface or buried habitats. I also see us most often using teleoperation of robots when we need to do stuff too complex for the robots working on the surface. Rarely will we put on space suits and…”

— @ekaa.3189 · YouTube comment

“I believe we should send robots and machines to establish a suitable habitat prior to sending humans. I also believe the first missions should be planned as one way trips with middle aged volunteer crews who have lived good lives on Earth,…”

— @CdnShane · YouTube comment

“For the Mars mission you really need a spinning ship to create artificial gravity for lots of sensible reasons ......... It's a must have feature !!”

— @freezatron · YouTube comment

“Interplanetary Missions should have Artificial Gravity, a solar storm shelter, as well as being a fleet of multiple ships with the ability to provide rescue if there are issues on an individual ship.”

— @robspecht9550 · YouTube comment

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