Could you leave everything on Earth behind for at least 3 years to go where no one has gone before?
2006-07-19 17:48:17 · 12 answers · asked by apollo124 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Definitely. Chance of a lifetime. I loved the movie "Red Planet."
2006-07-19 18:01:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Shuttle is a vertical take off craft.Only vertical take off has to achieve the escape velocity.Vertical take off needs the most power because it is directly opposing gravity the entire time.With the appropriate engines and fuel a runway take off craft would be more efficient.You would just keep traveling until you reached the space station.With a runway take off craft you would not have to achieve the escape velocity.Once in space you would accelerate to the velocity of light or faster and be on Mars in no time.If there was any trace oxygen in space you could scoop oxygen at the velocity of light.You would be traveling so fast that the concentration of oxygen would be high.The ship could even scoop reserve oxygen.I suspect that you will see liquid oxygen/hydrogen at the velocity of light.
2006-07-21 06:56:29 · answer #2 · answered by Balthor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I Would But Ill Get Queasy In Zero G. And Wont Get Over It. Physically Not Built For It, Tho I Have Reason To Blv Im Not Entirely human
2006-07-19 21:51:23 · answer #3 · answered by savvy s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. But I take my hat off to those who will. You get a very unhealthy dose of radiation. I suffer from seasickness. You'd be completely vegetarian. No booze. You're cooped up in living quarters the size of a trailer with the others. Not to mention the danger.
2006-07-19 18:02:05 · answer #4 · answered by zee_prime 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being able to access the Internet, so that I can have virtual dates and virtual sex. Wait! I will have to wait for more than 10 minutes to get a response from the Earth. So I cannot not have virtual sex. No way! I won't go.
2006-07-19 18:25:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
No, cause I have other things to do than travelling to Mars. If I am to go on vacation I prefer somewhere more comfortable.
My answer is no.
Karl
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2006-07-20 03:55:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way...I don't want to be away from my home and family that long. But, hey, send me a postcard!
Now, a two-week vacation to the moon with a reasonable chance for safety...I am there!!!
2006-07-19 18:55:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What a question. It depends. If the trip will be suicidal
2006-07-19 17:52:56 · answer #8 · answered by johnoodles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if i was single and didn't have children...and the money was right...i thought they said it would take 6 months to get there and the same time coming back...did i hear that wrong. email me some facts if you would about the info you have about mars.
2006-07-19 17:53:47 · answer #9 · answered by tiffani h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd be gone before they even recruited me!!!!:):)
2006-07-19 17:53:17 · answer #10 · answered by ozzie35au 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋