https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6 HON 191 Readings + Intel Gathering Links en-us 2018-09-05 19:13:25 UTC 2025-11-09 18:54:20 UTC hello@padlet.com carrieanne_platt https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/278165211 2018-09-05 19:18:45 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/278165211 huan_ho https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280165684 NASA Human Research Program organized 5 hazards that astronauts will meet during spaceflight. For human in the future who is not fully trained as astronauts, it might be way more harder for them to adjust these hazards.]]> 2018-09-12 02:07:47 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280165684 sage_bendickson https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280578229 This article covers the basics of a few essential questions on the application of psychology to life on Mars. It covers: the issues with distance from home, the neurophysiological effects of altered environments (lack of gravity), the mental health issues that might arise, and the coping skills that we'd need to deal with them.]]> 2018-09-12 21:00:50 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280578229 jlanoue03 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280578239 https://mars.nasa.gov/news/8357/nasa-statement-on-possible-subsurface-lake-near-martian-south-pole/

This article describes a new discovery of a possible unfrozen lake on Mars and how scientists plan to study it within the future. They talk about this "bright spot" seen with a contraption called a MARSIS and about further information gathered. Overall this is an essential need of life so they are inferring that colonization might take a tiny step forward. ]]> 2018-09-12 21:00:51 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280578239 adriscoll1999 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280578263 2018-09-12 21:00:57 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280578263 trentyetzer0 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280578268 SpaceX has proposed the possibility of using the first few BFR's as habitable living spaces to leave on mars.]]> 2018-09-12 21:00:59 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280578268 sean_r_hagen https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280578345 Sean Hagen
Amid low budgets NASA considers letting Corporations have naming rights or logos on spacecraft. Federal rules currently prohibit this, but that may change.]]> 2018-09-12 21:01:17 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280578345 amkuznia https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280578359 EPFL scientists have outline a plan for the colonization of mars. This plan begins with building a base, then bringing the crew later on. ]]> 2018-09-12 21:01:19 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280578359 sydney_p_harris https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280578420 This most significant aspect of this article is that more and more sunlight is piercing through the haze on Mars. This will allow the rover, Opportunity, to recharge its batteries.]]> 2018-09-12 21:01:36 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280578420 jackson_wallerick https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280578434 This article describes the updated plan for SpaceX's colonization efforts. They plan to send the first two unmanned ships to Mars in 2022 that will stay on the surface and act as temporary housing for future explorers, followed by four more ships being launched (two of them manned) in 2024. ]]> 2018-09-12 21:01:39 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280578434 gavin_mindt https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280578479 Gavin Mindt 
This article describes a plan created by scientist to send a robot to the red planet to begin building a self sustaining research base. They would establish the base on the North Pole of mars due to the available resources there. ]]> 2018-09-12 21:01:48 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280578479 lindsey_angst1 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280578616 In this article, scientists sketch what the future self-sustaining colonies that Elon Musk talked about could look like. Everything would be a minimalistic way of living for the houses and other buildings. They also described the potential of robots building at least some of it in advance instead of having to sustain humans while trying to build the thing that would sustain them.]]> 2018-09-12 21:02:27 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280578616 kendra_roberts https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280578650 NASA wants the public to submit ideas on how to turn CO2 into Glucose, to eventually make it easier to visit and colonize Mars. They have offered $1 Million to whoever can figure out a good way to get it done.]]> 2018-09-12 21:02:38 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280578650 jordan_bentz https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280578728  SpaceX is on track to send Mars-intended rockets on short trips by 2019. There are still things to consider before sending people, but the technology to get there is becoming even more realistic.]]> 2018-09-12 21:02:58 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280578728 thescout27 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280578741 Scout Lindberg
This article goes in depth on growing plants on Mars. Not only are hydroponic (without soil) greenhouses viable, but biologists are attempting to modify plants so they can take advantage of UV light and abundance of nitrogen.

]]> 2018-09-12 21:03:02 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280578741 tiffany_meeks https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280578835 https://www.space.com/41736-spacex-telstar-satellite-launch-date.html
This article talks about how the launch of the Falcon 9 rocket was delayed and that the Telstar 19V was successfully launched earlier this summer. The article also has a video of a news feed about the topic. ]]> 2018-09-12 21:03:22 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280578835 david_c_hoffman22 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280578837 https://www.teslarati.com/spacex-falcon-9-block-5-booster-port-return-fleet-growth/

This article discusses another successful landing of Falcon 9 booster. The article mentions that turn around time for a booster is down to four weeks. they're still hoping to reduce this number to 1 day]]> 2018-09-12 21:03:23 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280578837 jada_halbakken https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280578903 EPFL scientists believe the best place to begin setting up life on Mars is at the Martian Poles, which could later be colonized. 

]]> 2018-09-12 21:03:38 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280578903 peterjbuggert https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280579185 All Companies and Countries with plans to go to mars, although Space X is the most public and seemingly closest there are other companies and countries in the running. The biggest competitor to Elon Musk is seemingly the United Arab Emirates.]]> 2018-09-12 21:04:51 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280579185 adriscoll1999 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280579204 https://mars.nasa.gov/news/8358/mars-terraforming-not-possible-using-present-day-technology/

This article looks into the feasibility of living on Mars. Some aspects they bring up are a lack of CO2, and therefore terraforming on Mars is not possible with present day technology. As well, water is a problem due to differing temperatures and atmospheric pressure.]]> 2018-09-12 21:04:55 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280579204 erica_becker1 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280579399 This article talks about the size of a few of the SpaceX rockets. It talks about how fast they could travel, and how someday, they are hoping to carry people to Mars.]]> 2018-09-12 21:05:44 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280579399 kirklandjames991 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280579458 This article takes Elon Musk's current plans of going to Mars and developing a self sustainable colony. His plans are seen from another perspective and explained in that way. - Kirkland Zitzow]]> 2018-09-12 21:06:01 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280579458 nathan_horner1 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280579772 This article was about a presentation given by Elon Musk. He mentions the reasoning behind colonizing mars, the need for widespread support, and what SpaceX has planned for the trips and their timeline.
https://bigthink.com/news/elon-musk-spacex-will-be-able-to-do-short-trips-to-mars-by-2019 ]]> 2018-09-12 21:07:29 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280579772 credding34 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280580119 This article tells about how the current president of SpaceX, Gwynne Shotwell, believes that there will hop tests done with the BFR done in late 2019. This shows how close they believe they are to actually being able to send physical rockets, even if they are only tests.

~Cord Redding ]]> 2018-09-12 21:08:51 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280580119 aaron_erlandson https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280580618 https://www.foodandwine.com/news/beer-waste-insulation-mars-colony
This article talks about how beet can help the colonization of Mars and other planets using the waste of beer. It can defend humans from harm, and is lighter and more affordable than other objects that do similar things like a glass pane. ]]> 2018-09-12 21:10:44 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280580618 carrieanne_platt https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280592451 Required reading for September 19]]> 2018-09-12 22:13:54 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280592451 carrieanne_platt https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280592984 Required reading for September 19]]> 2018-09-12 22:18:14 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280592984 carrieanne_platt https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280593963 Required reading for September 19]]> 2018-09-12 22:25:17 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280593963 carrieanne_platt https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280594118 Required reading for September 19]]> 2018-09-12 22:26:25 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/280594118 adriscoll1999 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/281509417 In this article, scientists explain how the rover on Mars has witnessed multiple storms of tiny dust particles engulf much of the Martian soil. These storms can last for months and would make the Mission to Mars more difficult and dangerous. These storms are similar to dust storms on Earth however, spread much quicker. ]]> 2018-09-14 19:51:22 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/281509417 trentyetzer0 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/281974866 This article is a bit lengthy, but it provides a good insight into what health risk astronauts may face on a journey to the red planet. Among the health risks is exposure to space radiation, muscle and bone deterioration, and accumulation of fluids in the upper body.]]> 2018-09-16 17:17:16 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/281974866 sean_r_hagen https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/282010223 Mars One is planned to be a one way trip to mars for volunteers to establish a colony. The plan is highly contested and has been called a money grab. This article from MIT goes over some of the problems with their current plan.]]> 2018-09-16 19:28:00 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/282010223 amkuznia https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/282014843 This article discusses some new technology that could aid an exploration to mars.  Marsbees are small bug-like drones, that are created for resilience and data collection. These bees are technology that will hopefully be used in helping scientists collect new information for the future colonization of mars. ]]> 2018-09-16 19:44:41 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/282014843 jada_halbakken https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/282584539 Synthetic biologists have proposed an idea on how to grow plants on Mars despite the poor conditions, which would solve some of the food-based limitations of living there.]]> 2018-09-17 19:55:56 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/282584539 jlanoue03 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/282584887 This article describes reasons why we SHOULD NOT colonize mars. Within this article it provides 10 basic reasons of why not with supporting evidence. Some reasons include landscape, temperature and comfortability, and atmospheric issues.]]> 2018-09-17 19:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/282584887 lindsey_angst1 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/282611940 This article discusses the things that would come into question concerning the feasibility of living on Mars. The things it discusses includes permanent settlement, use of Mars resources, solar panels, the existing technology to get there, and which astronauts would be chosen.]]> 2018-09-17 21:10:15 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/282611940 gavin_mindt https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/282642751 This article explains the design for the type of living space astronauts would use while staying for 288 days. These structures are based on igloos to withstand the frigid temperatures of the Martian North Pole. The article states that North Pole of Mars is the best spot likely for a colony because of the abundance of sunlight, ice and natural resources. ]]> 2018-09-18 00:00:43 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/282642751 huan_ho https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/282645060 This article points out that during a meeting organized by Elon Musk's SpaceX with a group of scientists, some scientists ask whether we should go to Mars and gives three reasons why humans sould leave the red plane alone, including humans will contaminate Mars, sendiing robots to Mars first are better than humans, and we should fix the Earth first.]]> 2018-09-18 00:15:02 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/282645060 thescout27 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/282654457 2018-09-18 01:07:43 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/282654457 jordan_bentz https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/283091716 Mars has a lot of evidence of water just under its surface. This means that it could have, at one time, been covered with oceans. This also means that Mars would have been a breeding group for life. With the presence of water still there, we have a vital resource for humans that already exists on the planet.]]> 2018-09-18 18:18:31 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/283091716 erica_becker1 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/283182796 This article outlines how at this point, the technology is not yet available to live on Mars. It states that there are rockets that can get people there, but there are so many potential issues that could arise during the flight and after the arrival. Along with that, there is not the technology of terraforming to make food yet, but the article expresses that it will be possible in the near future.]]> 2018-09-18 22:14:11 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/283182796 jackson_wallerick https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/283195287 Getting to Mars will be very hard on the human body, and some think that will be something that can stop us from getting to Mars anytime soon. This article suggests that one possible way that humans can get there more safely is to put the astronauts in a coma to help reduce the likelihood of something bad happening during the long journey. The article also talks about high radiation levels on the surface that could make colonization difficult. ]]> 2018-09-18 23:31:30 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/283195287 tiffany_meeks https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/283214367 This article discuses how the replica of the Mars Mission in Utah placed an electrical heater a little too close to the wood cabinets in the greenhouse, known as the GreenHab. Soon after a fire started in the GreenHab. It was eventually contained, but it shows that we are not technologically and that we haven't created the most space prepared equipment for this mission ]]> 2018-09-19 01:22:23 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/283214367 sydney_p_harris https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/283226526 This articles mainly describes the different issues surrounding the colonization of Mars. It concludes that the two main obstacles are money and time, and some believe Musk's timeline borders on fantasy. Some experts also pointed out that Musk failed to provide an outline for technologies and procedures for surviving on the surface of Mars, such as food sources, an economic system, and energy supplies. However, many experts agree that Musk has successfully inspired many people regarding space exploration.]]> 2018-09-19 02:24:24 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/283226526 sage_bendickson https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/283232806 This short article describes a university study in which different types of produce were grown in simulated Martian soil. This study was inspired by the fact that we can't afford to export food to Mars colonies; we would need to sustainably grow our own on the planet. The students focused on nutrient rich and economical crops, and found that leafy greens like lettuce and kale flourished, while potato growth was stunted due to the density of the soil.]]> 2018-09-19 02:54:27 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/283232806 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/283243268 2018-09-19 03:55:54 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/283243268 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/283243487 In this article, the plans of SpaceX's Mars and Moon travels are briefly detailed, and different scientists give their opinion on the entire situation. The general consensus is somewhere between sensible and crazy. ]]> 2018-09-19 03:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/283243487 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/283243928 In this article, the details of SpaceX's eventual travels to Mars and the Moon are briefly described, along with the opinions of some experts in the field. The general consensus is somewhere between sensible and crazy. Also detailed is the fact that SpaceX's first passenger has been chosen and has had their identity set to be released in the near future. ]]> 2018-09-19 04:00:50 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/283243928 david_c_hoffman22 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/283277730 In this article, which happens to mostly be a transcript of a podcast, host Gary Jordan asks NASA scientist and former astronaut Dr. Stan Love questions about some of the biggest hurdles in a journey to the Red Planet. Dr. Love highlights some of the main points from one of his presentations about the distance, life support, energy, infrastructures, communication, propulsion systems, and much more of the challenges facing the long awaited trip to Mars.]]> 2018-09-19 07:01:06 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/283277730 kirklandjames991 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/283502692 In this article, they talk about how colonizing mars is almost impossible with today's technology. They point out how expensive it would be and how the technology just isn't there yet and they don't know if it will ever be there. ]]> 2018-09-19 15:54:46 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/283502692 nathan_horner1 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/283513024 In this article, students at MIT looked at the Netherlands Mars one projects plan to send people on a one way trip to mars in 2025 and addresses all of the problems that they have missed in their planning of the mission. Examples are their plan for water, growing crops, and the number of supply launches needed to set up a colony.
https://www.space.com/27451-private-mars-colony-feasibility-study.html]]> 2018-09-19 16:12:30 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/283513024 peterjbuggert https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/283612752 https://www.nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/about/information/shuttle_faq.html]]> 2018-09-19 19:12:14 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/283612752 kendra_roberts https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/283652401 Kendra Roberts

Discusses the logistics of going to Mars, and how likely it is to take place.]]> 2018-09-19 21:04:05 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/283652401 carrieanne_platt https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/284195399 Required reading for September 26]]> 2018-09-21 01:44:31 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/284195399 carrieanne_platt https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/284196876 Required reading for September 26]]> 2018-09-21 01:54:21 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/284196876 carrieanne_platt https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/284197762 Required reading for September 26]]> 2018-09-21 01:58:49 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/284197762 carrieanne_platt https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/284198631 Required reading for September 26]]> 2018-09-21 02:03:36 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/284198631 amkuznia https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/284559276 This article describes a neuroscience study done by NASA (I found the original study and it's legitimate) on the potential effect of the mars atmosphere on the human brain. They found that a significant amount of time in an environment similar to mars correlated with shrinking in the hippocampus, which could potentially have negative impacts on the memory of people who colonize mars. They also found that it damaged brain plasticity, meaning that the brain is less likely to be able to adapt to the mars environment. ]]> 2018-09-21 20:43:09 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/284559276 adriscoll1999 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/284779450 A trip to Mars becomes very difficult because it is unlike any space expedition we have done before. This article dives into the problems that may arise between crew members and the psychological challenges such as sleeping, fatigue and depression.]]> 2018-09-23 18:20:58 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/284779450 jada_halbakken https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/284826792 NASA explains some of the possible social and psychological issues involved with a trip to Mars and how they plan to combat these concerns, such as installing exercise stations, hydroponic gardens and providing depression treatment programs for the trip to the red planet. ]]> 2018-09-24 01:02:49 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/284826792 jlanoue03 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/284837597 This article talks about how so many people focus on the physical or technical issues that may occur with traveling to space and how we should instead really focus on the mental health or the psychological/psychiatric issues that can or could arise. Overall this article discussed previous issues that have already occurred in space and some interesting examples.

]]> 2018-09-24 02:26:50 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/284837597 huan_ho https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/284863020 If humans want to establish a long-term colony on Mars, we will eventually need to be able to have children there, but reproducing in that environment would be really complicated. All the effects that people experience in space would have effects on fetus or yound child too, so in the future we might need to edit our DNA to give people traits to thrive on Mars, but this might eventually lead to creating new species of humans.

]]> 2018-09-24 06:14:19 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/284863020 trentyetzer0 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/285270331 This article runs through the mental challenges that the crew going to the red planet will experience on their flight there. Among these problems is same old routine that astronauts must do to keep alive, but because it is the same routine repeated, it tends to sap their strength/motivation.]]> 2018-09-24 21:36:20 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/285270331 david_c_hoffman22 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/285318179 This article discusses six health problems that Martian colonizers could experience on their journey through space based on research done on the ISS. They highlight physical issues such as sickness, eye issues, and weaken muscles, but also mental/social issues like what happens during medical emergencies, how does someone getting a cold affect other crew members, and the standard mental stress that comes with the journey.]]> 2018-09-25 03:02:39 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/285318179 gavin_mindt https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/285631429 This article highlights four major mental health risks that people planning to live on mars will face. This article explains the Mars One programme, with four people going to live and try to survive on Mars, and that they will be filmed while people on Earth can watch it like reality TV. The four mentioned are social isolation, confinement, loss of privacy and the lack of mental health services. 

]]> 2018-09-25 16:16:00 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/285631429 peterjbuggert https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/285636054 Since we are unable to effectively communicate with earth and would have a limited number of people on the trip to mars with us to communicate, it is very likely that those going to mars will experience feelings of loneliness. To put it simply the effects of loneliness, especially in the long term have an extremely negative effect on the human brain especially on children if any where to be born on mars. ]]> 2018-09-25 16:23:16 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/285636054 sean_r_hagen https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/285670157 This article mentions a plan to send a couple to mars and the issues that may come along with it. It also mentions Biosphere 2, an experiment where a group of inhabitants lived while being separated from the outside world. They developed problems like depression and mood swings. Other problems include people shunning members they don't like.]]> 2018-09-25 17:05:02 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/285670157 jordan_bentz https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/285675755 There is a hopes for liftoff for a trip around the moon in 2023. Musk has come out to say that his Mars SpaceX settlement might be possible in 2028.  ]]> 2018-09-25 17:12:16 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/285675755 erica_becker1 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/285837201 This article states that having a crew together for so long will create issues. They ran many tests with different groups and found that no matter what, the stress of the conditions create psychological problems. Scientists are creating technology to detect when a person is becoming stressed or angry by measuring voice tone, heartrate, and brain activity to alert other crew members to stay away for awhile.]]> 2018-09-26 02:46:47 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/285837201 kirklandjames991 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/285840372 This article touches on the social issues that would arise from being away from society for so long. Being isolated from Earth for a long time. YOur family, friends, and everyone else. ]]> 2018-09-26 03:07:41 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/285840372 sydney_p_harris https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/285842119 This article describes the different psychological issues that may arise during the trip to Mars, as well as during the colonization of Mars. One program that helps aid the mental health of astronauts is called MiniCog. MiniCog is a 15 minute assessment of the space explorers' and ground control workers' mental states which helps raise a red flag and indicates whether the person should take a nap or drink a cup of coffee before performing any more tasks.]]> 2018-09-26 03:20:17 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/285842119 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/285844713 This article tells of some of the various ethical questions that would have to be answered before man's inevitable trips to Mars. The questions include "If Mars is already sterile, why have we not already gone?" It concludes with the author's prediction. He thinks that the first person to go to Mars will be "some dude in his basement who designs a rocket and goes by himself".]]> 2018-09-26 03:39:12 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/285844713 jackson_wallerick https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/285845948 This article suggests that in order for humans to thrive on Mars, we may have to take measures to increase our senses and minds. There is no way to simulate what life would be like on Mars, so there could be issues that arise that we had not been originally looking for. ]]> 2018-09-26 03:48:31 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/285845948 lindsey_angst1 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/285848503 This article talks about the different effects that going to Mars would have on your body. It groups everything into five categories: Gravity fields, isolation/confinement, hostile/closed environments, space radiation, and distance from Earth.]]> 2018-09-26 04:10:21 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/285848503 thescout27 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/285855715 When we get to the era of Mars colonization, how will we police and regulate ourselves? This article portrays some of the possibilities of law enforcement and diplomacy in a mar colony. It also brings up the responsibility of countries and the duty of mankind to preserve it's colony.]]> 2018-09-26 05:18:30 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/285855715 kendra_roberts https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/286071090 Kendra Roberts
Due to cultural differences, some people will struggle with having different expectation of people than others. Also, being so far away from everything you know is a difficult thing for people to adjust to.]]> 2018-09-26 15:01:04 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/286071090 nathan_horner1 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/286110120 In this article, Lauren Blackwell Landon stresses the importance of not only finding a strong and mentally stable team, but a team that is able to work well together. The communication lag will cause the crew members to make decisions without the help of mission control on Earth, so coming to an agreement with the crew members is critical. 
]]> 2018-09-26 16:00:01 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/286110120 aaron_erlandson https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/286111004 Former Astronaut Scott Kelly, who has spent the most amount of time in space, is helping NASA understand the psychological stress caused by space. This is important as the trip to Mars goes through space and is a long trip.
https://prospectmagazine.co.uk/science-and-technology/this-is-your-brain-on-mars-what-space-travel-does-to-our-psychology]]> 2018-09-26 16:01:35 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/286111004 sage_bendickson https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/286157627 This article reflects on the impact that living in a socially isolated community has on health and well-being. The participants -six groups from Croatian islands- were measured in their physical, social, and mental health. The results indicated that the average physical health of a member of these communities was above that of a person in society, but their social skills and mental health were much worse. This study is one in an essential genre to figuring out how to maintain and improve the well-being of colonists on Mars.]]> 2018-09-26 17:18:12 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/286157627 carrieanne_platt https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/286620634 Required reading for October 3]]> 2018-09-27 16:27:16 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/286620634 carrieanne_platt https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/286621175 Required reading for October 3]]> 2018-09-27 16:28:12 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/286621175 carrieanne_platt https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/286621359 Required reading for October 3]]> 2018-09-27 16:28:32 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/286621359 adriscoll1999 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/286782954 This article looks into many ethical questions that are raised from the idea of space exploration. It looks into digging into Martian soil, leaving instruments and tools on a "foreign" planet, and the possibility of ruining Mars. Also, microbes are more than likely in outer space and is it ethical to kill them? Lastly, this article addresses how humans and Earth may be "set up for failure" through the colonization of Mars. ]]> 2018-09-28 00:59:24 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/286782954 sydney_p_harris https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/287067157 This article asks some very intriguing questions regarding the colonization of Mars. For example, it asks, "Should we respect Martian life forms if we find them?" and "How thoroughly do we search for life forms?" After asking these questions, the article goes into some of the common answers to these questions.]]> 2018-09-28 17:27:55 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/287067157 jlanoue03 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/287127407 This article expands on studies that specifically address ethical issues on Mars or plans of going to Mars. The main concerns are selection of who should travel, consequence of going for one’s health, why should we go, what do we intend to do with it, and is it useful or necessary and overall how these could have long term and lasting effects upon society. ]]> 2018-09-28 19:34:00 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/287127407 sage_bendickson https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/287232553 This article provides a broad overview of several ethical issues about the colonization of Mars, but spends the majority of the time focused on the concept of invasive species, how humans affect that, and if humans can qualify for the definition of it ourselves.]]> 2018-09-29 16:47:49 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/287232553 jackson_wallerick https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/287352320 This article talks about different ethical issues regarding the colonization of Mars. They talk about how we will have to decide what to do if/when we find other life on Mars. Will we let it live, or will we invade its home and eventually kill it? It also talks about what we would do if a private company claimed Mars, which is something that nobody is sure of the consequences of at this point. ]]> 2018-09-30 17:22:06 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/287352320 david_c_hoffman22 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/287375602 This article discusses some of the main issues Elon Musk needs to address on the non-technical side of things. The article mentions three different issues that could come up. 1)killing off potential Martian life; 2) bringing back Martian life to earth; 3)politics in space]]> 2018-09-30 19:49:35 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/287375602 huan_ho https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/287449470 This article shows that there are geneticists researches and plans to create new genes for humans that will fit for space. However, it brngs up a question that shsould humans transform ourselves so radically to fit for space? ]]> 2018-10-01 06:37:37 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/287449470 sean_r_hagen https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/287680583 This article goes over five ethical questions the author has on Mars colonization. It goes over concerns about Tera-forming and governance. ]]> 2018-10-01 15:31:55 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/287680583 jada_halbakken https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/287783937 This article suggests ethical questions we must consider before colonizing Mars. The possibly of life already present as well as contaminating the Martian environment due to the presence of humans are two important concerns some believe must be examined before leaving Earth.]]> 2018-10-01 18:03:10 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/287783937 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/287856030 This short article summarizes two separate studies that run through multiple ethical concerns. The first study is about some of the ethical concerns regarding actual colonization while the second study is about childbirth on the red planet.]]> 2018-10-01 20:11:21 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/287856030 jordan_bentz https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/288221589 According to the article, non-medical research involving humans does not need to be subjected to ethics committee review. This means that there is no standardized safe guard put into place. Another issue is the very public broadcasting of the participants (reality-TV). This brings questions of confidentiality and privacy which will be broken if media is involved.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14777622.2017.1288512?scroll=top&needAccess=true&]]> 2018-10-02 16:03:55 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/288221589 gavin_mindt https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/288228977 This article explains that the mission becomes ethical given the explorers consent. However, the article explains that there are ethical concerns with the amount of risk involved with sending people on a one-way trip to Mars under the Mars One mission. The article compares the risk involved to those soldiers face in war, raising the question what are we prepared to sacrifice. 
 ]]> 2018-10-02 16:15:48 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/288228977 kendra_roberts https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/288272265 Mars One is working on a way to send a group of colonists to Mars, permanently, but this raises a lot of questions about how well people will be able to handle it, and how well they will be treated.]]> 2018-10-02 17:25:14 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/288272265 thescout27 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/288406728 Scout Lindberg
If we are going to establish a permanent mars colony, then reproduction is an issue we must handle and it might even be necessary for the livelihood of a base. However, huge complications can come with giving birth in space. Because of low gravity conditions and more exposure to radiation, miscarriage, birth defects, and cancer may be more prevalent in Mars children. Additionally, because of a potentially small population, partners may need to be "matched" to avoid genetic issues.]]> 2018-10-02 23:11:33 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/288406728 kirklandjames991 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/288434864 This article touches on why going to the Martian planet would not automatically mean we are going to have a Utopian society. The way our economies work and the way we consume goods on Earth will affect this planet and how we live on it. ]]> 2018-10-03 02:45:33 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/288434864 nathan_horner1 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/288745990 2018-10-03 16:28:38 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/288745990 aaron_erlandson https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/288758493 This article discusses the problems with reproducing in space. Radiation and other issues may force us to change the DNA of the people/babies there to help make them thrive. We may make a new species of human.]]> 2018-10-03 16:47:11 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/288758493 amkuznia https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/288774555 This article discusses many different ethical questions in colonizing mars. The  main one  that they talk about is how we can avoid bringing microbes, that could potentially destroy mars, to mars. On the other hand, it also brings up the possibility that us being there, could turn a "dead" world" into a world where life thrives, is that really a concern?]]> 2018-10-03 17:13:31 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/288774555 erica_becker1 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/288804736 This article states that there are three main ethical concerns to colonizing Mars. These concerns are the cross-contamination of Earth's microbial species on the Martian soil, the fact that no country owns Mars, and how it is a real possibility that humans could ruin the planet.]]> 2018-10-03 17:59:23 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/288804736 nathan_horner1 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/288805855 This article addresses the issues we have had properly taking care of Earth and says that before we should colonize Mars, we must evolve ethically. This is necessary so we don't leave Earth and destroy another planet. ]]> 2018-10-03 18:01:09 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/288805855 peterjbuggert https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/288810361 I realized once I wrote this that this is actually a super racist article, but it has good information and the ethical concerns are legitimate (minus the whole European ethno-state part)]]> 2018-10-03 18:07:43 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/288810361 lindsey_angst1 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/288831239 This article discusses the ethics of going to Mars. It talks about what Elon Musk is proposing and what NASA has been doing. It goes into the different societal systems and how they would affect the process of colonizing Mars.]]> 2018-10-03 18:41:24 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/288831239 https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/288849943 This article bases around how different planetary hurdles would complicate the baby-making process in humans. These hurdles include how the lower gravity would affect the sperm and egg cells and how the pregnant woman's immune system could be seriously compromised. It also discusses the ethical concerns of the reproduction process on mars.]]> 2018-10-03 19:15:31 UTC https://padlet.com/carrieanne_platt/npbww1zkfvv6/wish/288849943