if we were to live on mars, what conditions would we need to live and are they there on mars?

Answer 1

The Martian atmosphere contains a small percentage of oxygen, which we could extract and use to make a high oxygen, low pressure air, to reduce the strength required of the pressure containing structures we would live in. Or we could break down the CO2 into O2 (oxygen) and C (carbon), growing plants in sealed, solar heated greenhouses, or hydroponically at first. It would be sensible to look for water trapped underground, and build nearby, to keep down transportation costs, and recycling would be imperative. Pressure suits outside; the Ozone layer that protects us from some of the sun's more damaging rays is absent on Mars, so sliding protective visors (slide up for emergency work at night) would be necessary, and probably radiation meters would be in or on every suit, many of which would have electric heating, radios and lights. Fortunately, for outside activity, the gravity is low, but weights may need to be worn inside, to prevent loss of muscle mass and bone density.

Answer 2

In my view, the best way to live on Mars would be to build air-tight buildings under ground to lessen the chances of meteor impact and harmful cosmic rays.

You'd have to import fresh water, air and food from Earth regularly until such a time as you can figure out how to make these items from elements on Mars, which may not be possible.

Because of the distance involved the first people to Mars would have to stay for long periods of time or travel months just to spend a few weeks there.

Supplies will take 2 years between each new trip because of positioning and distance.

Mars is only accessable for 4-6 months every 2 years.

Answer 3

We would need oxygen and in answer to the person who said there isnt any, you are wrong, there is evidence that water excisted on mars, so oxygen is present but most likely buried deep in ice now, that could i suppose one day be brought back.

The only other problem is gravity, it is not as strong as here and we would all be lighter (dont tell that to the catwalk girls, they'll all wanna go!!!)

Answer 4

You would need air to breath, water to drink and a source of heat. All these things can be extracted from the atmosphere or the soil as long as you have an energy source. The base would have to be shielded from radiation, a couple of feet of soil would work fine.

Answer 5

Mars is incapable of sustaining life, at present the only planet capable of sustaining life is earth, this is likely to change and the planet that is closest to the right climat is one of the moons of Jupiter, Europa, but it's safer here at the moment.

Answer 6

First & fore most thing is that our survival can b started only if the atmosphere is adjusted that is oxygen should b present ,water ,the radiations of the Sun should b tolerable ,our daily needs can b satisfied by plants ,still lot to pointout

Answer 7

need air to breath, water to drink and a source of heat to make this work on planet mars

Answer 8

In addition to the above there are gigantic nasty sand storms to ruin dwellings and machinery. It would make the sahara look like heaven by comparison.

Answer 9

We would need oxygen (which there isnt) and a decent atmosphere (which there isnt) heat (which there isnt) water (which there isnt) and food (no plant or animal life, so no food)
Bummer, guess we wouldnt last long.