etsen3 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I think they'll all be equally qualified by the time the voting stage comes along. At least one would hope. I also think they're technically colonists, not astronauts. Could be wrong. But yup they should know what da f they're doing. A good point, I'm not sure to what extent these people would actually be involved in control of the spacecraft. I'm getting the sense that these are basically passengers and all the control of the spacecraft would be automated or done from Earth. However, I think there's value to having qualified astronauts on board, whether by themselves or in addition to these colonists, in case something goes wrong. I'm sure these people aren't idiots, but they're average joes without any specialized aptitude or training. If you look back to the early days of space travel there have been numerous instances where things didn't go as planned, and tragedy was averted by quick thinking, intelligent, highly trained astronauts with balls of steel. It would seem much smarter for Mars One to have at least a couple men/women on board who are truly "the best of the best". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William_Clarkson Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 It would be easier, faster, and more economical to move housing, food, parts, etc. to the moon. Another equally good reason is the ice at the caps. It would be used as a source of water and fuel. I'm nowhere near the first person to ever think that building a colony on the moon first would be the way to go. NASA has been talking about it for a very long time. Technology-wise, we could do a colony on the moon soon, but between budget constraints as well as for other reasons, it won't happen in most of our lifetimes. lol I know nothing about astronomy, I didn't even know the Moon had ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 lol I know nothing about astronomy, I didn't even know the Moon had ice. 600 million metric tonnes of water on just the North Pole itself. Here's a quickie 1 page article that you should check out. NASA is sending two small spacecrafts to map the ice on the moon for future use in human colonization there. http://www.techtimes.com/articles/17800/20141014/nasa-plans-two-new-missions-mine-ice-water-moon.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilduce39 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 And when those 24 people are done inbreeding Mars will be the Alabama of the universe. Way to ruin a planet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 And when those 24 people are done inbreeding Mars will be the Alabama of the universe. Way to ruin a planet. The demand for banjos and moonshine would skyrocket after several generations of that going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilduce39 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 The demand for banjos and moonshine would skyrocket after several generations of that going on. On a knowingly off-topic aside, I was teammates with a few small town (400-500) Sask boys and being classy as ever made a similar inbreeding joke. In rebuttal they, very seriously, assured me that they have regular scheduled social events with nearby towns to avoid they very act. I wasn't sure whether to laugh or just... Nod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue90 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Need to send 3 men and 3 women. Then 1 of the guys needs to kill the other 2 guys so he gets the 3 women to himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilduce39 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Need to send 3 men and 3 women. Then 1 of the guys needs to kill the other 2 guys so he gets the 3 women to himself. I'd watch that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etsen3 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 On a knowingly off-topic aside, I was teammates with a few small town (400-500) Sask boys and being classy as ever made a similar inbreeding joke. In rebuttal they, very seriously, assured me that they have regular scheduled social events with nearby towns to avoid they very act. I wasn't sure whether to laugh or just... Nod. Good of them to think ahead. The planet doesn't need any more Bruins fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FramingDragon Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I'd watch that. I just nod at all the sensationalized inbreeding claims here in the suburbs among people from the prairies, then I look around and realize every Pakistani I know is the product of a cousin/cousin marriage or is getting married to one. re: old age of some of the candidates I think it'd make sense to send older (ie, more expendable) astronauts when the uncertainty of safety is highest in this program, which is early on. As safety is established and the journey becomes more predictable, I think they'll begin to send more youthful groups of astronauts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilduce39 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I just nod at all the sensationalized inbreeding claims here in the suburbs among people from the prairies, then I look around and realize every Pakistani I know is the product of a cousin/cousin marriage or is getting married to one. "this is snek" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
key2thecup Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I like the idea, but way too many flaws in this mission, and the whole reality tv thing is really off putting. Colonizing the moon makes perfect sense, experience and gain skills living/sustaining on a ET environment but still close enough for easy access to Earth. Apparently the Russians have plans to do this in the 2020s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g_bassi13 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I think it'd make sense to send older (ie, more expendable) astronauts when the uncertainty of safety is highest in this program, which is early on. Yeah, &^@# old people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FramingDragon Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Yeah, frack old people. old people burning, old people burning put yo hands up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobble Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Well, colonizing the moon doesn't give us that much experience other than just general travel through space. The moon has little gravity, more radiation, no atmosphere, drastically different day schedule (I think, I'm no expert). Besides, we'd have to carry extra fuel to slow down our approach to the moon, while Mars' atmosphere can do a lot of that. So other than the problem of a greater distance, in many ways, Mars can be relatively easier than the Moon, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
key2thecup Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Well, colonizing the moon doesn't give us that much experience other than just general travel through space. The moon has little gravity, more radiation, no atmosphere, drastically different day schedule (I think, I'm no expert). Besides, we'd have to carry extra fuel to slow down our approach to the moon, while Mars' atmosphere can do a lot of that. So other than the problem of a greater distance, in many ways, Mars can be relatively easier than the Moon, no? The moon is full of resources and the precious space-age metals & helium3 we need. It can provide a easier launch into deep space vs Earth. If we develop on it. There was some article I saw about being able to even terraform it using ice comets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatsPajamas Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 The bummer about privatizing the colonization of Mars is that sponsor corporations will pretty much own it. The bummer about tax funding the colonization of Mars is that it would never happen because it is &^@#ing stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Light Racicot Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 It would be easier, faster, and more economical to move housing, food, parts, etc. to the moon. Another equally good reason is the ice at the caps. It would be used as a source of water and fuel. I'm nowhere near the first person to ever think that building a colony on the moon first would be the way to go. NASA has been talking about it for a very long time. Technology-wise, we could do a colony on the moon soon, but between budget constraints as well as for other reasons, it won't happen in most of our lifetimes. I remember hearing that the Moon would also be an excellent staging point for places like Mars. I believe a human presence would help us assemble whatever space vessels we need on the Moon, so we can launch them without having to deal with Earth's escape velocity or atmosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 On a knowingly off-topic aside, I was teammates with a few small town (400-500) Sask boys and being classy as ever made a similar inbreeding joke. In rebuttal they, very seriously, assured me that they have regular scheduled social events with nearby towns to avoid they very act. I wasn't sure whether to laugh or just... Nod. I would have laughed to a point where they would have either gotten up and left or punched me in the mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Ok cousin humpers, which province is making Canada's percentages between 1-4?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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