what do you think about colonizing humans in space just like the show called STAR TREK?

Question

this is base on STEPHEN HAWKING'S idea. do you agree or disagree?

Answer 1

While we probably wont have things like impulse drives.. we do have personal communicators =)

Probably wont have phasers, but maybe man-portable lasers or laser rifles.

Fusion reactors will provide alot of energy, Spiderman 2 (which I just saw today) was a very interesting presentation of harnessing fusion for unlimited self-sustaining power. Except that currently, the plasma we create looks NOTHING like a small sun, and it cannot go out of control and stabilize itself to the point where it cannot be shut down at will. Fusion power will be mostly non-destructive.

My point is, that fusion power, coupled with a fusion rocket engine, ships that can generate their own oxygen (spongy material Japan is working on that eats Co2, sunlight [which can be simulated] and purified water with balanced minerals and creates oxygen) and nanotech can all make a huge difference in our futures.

Ships will be able to lift out of Earths gravity well under their own power, be large enough to carry cargo, or small enough to scout out to the asteriod belt or further quickly. Nano can be used to repair failing bodily functions, therefore extending our lifespans a bit, Nano can be used to create structures, ships or space stations, as well as colony bases like on the moon, mars or wherever. They can be used to break down the different types of asteriods into their primary components, either in space or in a controlled drydock. Water, oxygen, nickel, iron, gold, platinum, silver, copper, you name it.

It would boost our economies and our manufacturing technologies, processes and speeds.

Things would just exponentially improve from then on. Thinks of the 5th Element, alot of basic cityscape was pretty realistic.

PS: Based on alot of gravitational research, many communities do not think they can manipulate gravity. Or that we will be able to generate anti-gravity engines or things like inertial dampeners/compensators.

Answer 2

Space colonies will exist both on extraterrestrial bodies and man-made colonies. The physical space of the earth is limited and eventually we will need to either use resources or use the land of other planets to supply the earth. The problem is that there are few planets that can be used...some too cold, and others are too hot and at this time, Mars looks the best option in our solar system. There are many inherent problems. Orbiting space stations are also feasible but they serve no real purpose as they are non-productive but simply a living space with finite limits. As the exploration of space continues, other areas may be available and we also have the moon...while less desirable than Mars, it is a possibility.

Answer 3

Unless we build a much larger space station we aren't going anywhere on our own. A super space station would be necessary to survive in space first I would imagine. Building something on a dead planet makes little sense to me. After we build a super space station we can devote more space research and survival techniques there first. Unless of course we get some badly needed help from another species or planet. Star Trek would be many years away on our own.Imagine though that of all of the other planets that ours would be the most unique and most visited because of our abundance of resources and diversity in life forms.Is someone trying to keep us from evolving? Hmmmm. First things first.

Answer 4

It only makes sense. You have climate change, super volcanoes and the odd chunk of rock drifting around in space. The possibility of something cataclysmic happening to the earth is very real. Getting colonies started on other worlds makes sense just from that perspective. The merits for what we will learn in doing so are incalculable.

Answer 5

In case of cataclysmic trouble, we had better have someplace to go! I am all for it and the sooner the better. I also think it is a natural thing for humans to seek to "go where no man has gone before." I think we are working on it already.

Answer 6

It will happen eventually if we invent the technology to enable us too before the Earth or mankind is destroyed. Most likely it will take generation ships but it would be alot of fun.

Answer 7

Why not...? disgusting slimey aliens that want our women have been coming here since the fifties! Turnabout is fair play!

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Answer 8

While, scientifically, I would hope this happens someday, I could also be content that this species is so arrogant, ignorant and bellicose, that I'd just as soon not see them destroy other worlds they way they are destroying this one.

Answer 9

I agree. Hope I am around long enough to see it being done. Would love to go, but I am too old.