SpaceX Interplanetary Transport System – Part two
- 7 years ago
SpaceX Interplanetary Transport System - Life supporting Infrastructure needed for a successful Mars colony. \r
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So everyone was excited to hear about Elon Musks vision for Mars Colonization, well most of us were. \r
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However Elon Musk failed to explain, perhaps due to time constrains, what sort of infrastructure SpaceX will need to have for any future manned Mars colony to have even a small chance of a success.\r
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Resources that will need to be sent to Mars before Any missions is even mounted. 3D printing robots, and loads of them, not just one or two, but several dozen. \r
Musk is proud of Tesla battery, well hell have to develop a 100Kw battery really fast if he wants to meet that deadline by 2028. And First Mars colony would need at least 20 such batteries to power it. \r
Solar Photovoltaic panels, loads of them, in f initially hell need to set up entire photovoltaic power plant based on these, 500Kw power plant is a must, 1MW desirable. \r
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Tools and equipment that will allow Marsonauts to build things, even basic stuff such as pickaxe and shovel will be needed. \r
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Before even first human sets a foot on the Mars, a 3D robots would have already finished several greenhouses, a large habitat for up to 30 individuals, a logistics hub and number of other structures using Martian soil. Initially SpaceX would need to send a sizable photovoltaic power plant to generate some electricity, after all 3D printing robots will also need to recharge. \r
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Alternatively 3D printing robots could be powered by radioisotope thermoelectric generator or the same principle used to power Mars 2020 Rover, The Curiosity Rover and number of space probes. As theres a risk of radioive contamination RTG might not be the best solution either. \r
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Greenhouse ideally sufficiently large is needed to generate some oxygen, food and eventually source of plants that can be planted throughout the future colony. In f creating a green spaces with in confines of future colony will be one of the ways to cope with the stresses of living in tight spaces and with little or no natural light. \r
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Water could be extred from Martian subsurface ice and oxygen from Martian Atmosphere, however as Mars gets really cold in winters with an average temperature of -80Celsius, a design of new structures that would provide good insulation and provide warmth is essential for survival. \r
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Food production in greenhouses would need to be produce in sufficient amounts to feed initial 20-30 colonist on Mars, constant supplies of canned and frozen food would need to be sent with each cargo mission including frozen meat to supplement fresh food grown on Mars. \r
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Energy, Warmth, Food, Oxygen, Water all sorted, only after these essentials have been dealt with, can Martian colony grow and considered a success. \r
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In my mind, the first manned mission to Mars shouldnt be mounted before these essential elements are all in place.\r
This isnt a race, this is a marathon.\r
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So everyone was excited to hear about Elon Musks vision for Mars Colonization, well most of us were. \r
\r
However Elon Musk failed to explain, perhaps due to time constrains, what sort of infrastructure SpaceX will need to have for any future manned Mars colony to have even a small chance of a success.\r
\r
\r
\r
\r
Resources that will need to be sent to Mars before Any missions is even mounted. 3D printing robots, and loads of them, not just one or two, but several dozen. \r
Musk is proud of Tesla battery, well hell have to develop a 100Kw battery really fast if he wants to meet that deadline by 2028. And First Mars colony would need at least 20 such batteries to power it. \r
Solar Photovoltaic panels, loads of them, in f initially hell need to set up entire photovoltaic power plant based on these, 500Kw power plant is a must, 1MW desirable. \r
\r
Tools and equipment that will allow Marsonauts to build things, even basic stuff such as pickaxe and shovel will be needed. \r
\r
Before even first human sets a foot on the Mars, a 3D robots would have already finished several greenhouses, a large habitat for up to 30 individuals, a logistics hub and number of other structures using Martian soil. Initially SpaceX would need to send a sizable photovoltaic power plant to generate some electricity, after all 3D printing robots will also need to recharge. \r
\r
Alternatively 3D printing robots could be powered by radioisotope thermoelectric generator or the same principle used to power Mars 2020 Rover, The Curiosity Rover and number of space probes. As theres a risk of radioive contamination RTG might not be the best solution either. \r
\r
Greenhouse ideally sufficiently large is needed to generate some oxygen, food and eventually source of plants that can be planted throughout the future colony. In f creating a green spaces with in confines of future colony will be one of the ways to cope with the stresses of living in tight spaces and with little or no natural light. \r
\r
Water could be extred from Martian subsurface ice and oxygen from Martian Atmosphere, however as Mars gets really cold in winters with an average temperature of -80Celsius, a design of new structures that would provide good insulation and provide warmth is essential for survival. \r
\r
Food production in greenhouses would need to be produce in sufficient amounts to feed initial 20-30 colonist on Mars, constant supplies of canned and frozen food would need to be sent with each cargo mission including frozen meat to supplement fresh food grown on Mars. \r
\r
Energy, Warmth, Food, Oxygen, Water all sorted, only after these essentials have been dealt with, can Martian colony grow and considered a success. \r
\r
In my mind, the first manned mission to Mars shouldnt be mounted before these essential elements are all in place.\r
This isnt a race, this is a marathon.\r
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If you liked my video perhaps you might like my channel too, I create videos about Science & Technology, Space, Astronomy, Gameplay, Military technology and Environmental Architecture, Green and Eco news including latest on the photovoltaic, wind, solar and other renewable sources of energy such as Fusion Power. \r
\r
Please Subscribe if you like my videos, or press like. Please comment and if you have any question please ask, if I know the answer Ill try to Answer. \r
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You can also follow me on other sites. \r
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Patreon: you can help me with a monthly donations here. \r
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