Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Road Trip to the Red Planet. |
| Authors: |
NOVAK, SARA (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
Discover. Mar/Apr2024, Vol. 45 Issue 2, p56-57. 2p. 4 Color Photographs. |
| Subjects: |
MARS (Planet), COSMIC rays, ASTROPHYSICAL radiation, MARTIAN atmosphere, RICE, RADIATION injuries, REGOLITH |
| Abstract: |
This article from Discover magazine explores the challenges and realities of potential tourism to Mars. The author highlights that Mars is an inhospitable desert with extreme temperatures and a lack of liquid water. The main obstacle to human travel to Mars is radiation, as the planet lacks the protective magnetic field and atmosphere that Earth has. Additionally, colonists on Mars would face difficulties in growing plants due to the toxic soil and reduced sunlight. The article emphasizes the need for psychological well-being and finding ways to thrive in such an extreme environment. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: |
MAS Ultra - School Edition |
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