explain the rationale for going to Mars at all (Why are we bothering?)

explain the rationale for going to Mars at all (Why are we bothering?) Body paragraph 1 (Planning): • Where is Mars? • What shape is its orbit? • What are the problems to overcome in order to stay alive on Mars? Body paragraph 2 (The journey and landing): • First get to Low-Earth Orbit, then ignite engines some more to reach escape velocity. • How much does it cost per kilogram? (Check your notes from the Moon unit) You might want to travel light. • Radiation probably won’t give you superpowers; it may just kill you. • How long is the journey? • Martian atmospheric entry and getting to the surface in one piece. Body paragraph 3 (Making a living): • What crops do you plan to have? • What will you need to do to the soil to use it? Will you even use the soil? • What problems will you have with the dust and soil? Body paragraph 4 (Terraforming): • What does a long-term colony look like? • How might the colony be different 50 years later compared to 500 years later? • What materials will you use to build? Where will you obtain them? • What kind of structures would your base have? • What are some ideas to change the Martian atmosphere? • Where will you live; on the surface or underground? Why? Summarize all these thoughts and ideas into a concluding paragraph of unparalleled freshness. Paper Requirements: