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Colonizing Mars - Worth It? - Coggle Diagram
Colonizing Mars - Worth It?
Environmental
We should invest in resources to save Earth instead of to colonize Mars
Solar
Wind
Electric
We need to colonize Mars in case Earth can no longer sustain life
Natural disasters
Disease
Food and water shortage
Disappearing terrain
Economics
What will be the economic system on Mars
The technology to build an atmosphere and sustain life will be very expensive
Science
We can't get colonists home from Mars
The lifespan of colonists will not be as long as on Earth
We have the technological capability to create an atmosphere, get colonists there, and to sustain life
History
The Space Race inspired Americans and STEM learning
Politics
Differing political affiliations/stances on colonizing
What would the government be and who would run it?
Worth the expense because of the recognition for making it happen
Not worth the expense because it will upset voters who would prefer for the money to go to debt relief or education
Ethics
It could save human life if something happens to Earth
Colonists will not be able to return
The lifespan of colonists will not be as long as on Earth