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communication between Earth and Mars can lag anywhere from 3 to 22 minutes. placing satellites around and above the sun can be useful during communication blocks caused by the sun's location

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- "Martian days are about half an hour longer than Earth days."
- 687 days/ yr
- can see 2 moons in the night time (Phobos and Deimos)
-mars has seasons twice as long as Earth's

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although it may not seem like it, Mars has natural resources that can be used for the making of tools. Metallic iron is found in meteorites around Mars.

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http://www.space.com/28557-how-to-live-on-mars.html

"The average temperature on Mars is minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 60 Celsius), but temps can range from minus 195 F (minus 126 C) in winter near the poles to 68 F (20 C) during summer near the equator. The temperatures can also change dramatically within a single week."

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solar energy seems to be the most viable energy option at the moment. A typical solar panel produces about 200 watts of electricity; imagine what a panel designed specifically for space activity could produce!

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- 38% gravity compared to Earth’s (might lead to bone and muscle loss)
-Martian air is currently toxic to both plants and animals

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Martian air is currently very toxic to life, as 98% is CO2. The Red Planet also has a very thin atmosphere, which means that although there is more sunlight available there is also more radiation

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since the martian air is currently toxic to both plants and animals, greenhouse-like bubbles could be used to house earthen plants and martian bacteria

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large underground pods and tubes could be used to start constructing an underground civilization while the martian air is purified

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scientists have found traces of lichen and cyanobacteria, which could some day be used to produce food, fuel and breathable air

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the shape of this house helps maintain a stable temperature

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGNp47k-xN0

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the ancient Chinese popularized a local rice farming method that took advantage of the mountainous landscape

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small, takes advantage of space, contributes to purification of air

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http://www.dbriers.com/tutorials/2011/11/pros-cons-manned-mission-to-mars/

CONS
- dangerous
- too much $$
- lack of technology
bigger problems
PROS
-  new discoveries
- natural resources (raw materials)
- pushing technology
- safety planet